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In the [[United States]], It typically refers to second-term presidents, who are unable to pass [[legislation]], as [[Congress]] may stall until the next [[presidential election]] to pass its legislation. | In the [[United States]], It typically refers to second-term presidents, who are unable to pass [[legislation]], as [[Congress]] may stall until the next [[presidential election]] to pass its legislation. | ||
| − | [[George Bush]] | + | After the 2008 US Presidential Election, [[George Bush]] became a lame duck having little political leverage. |
| + | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
Revision as of 19:54, November 21, 2008
A lame duck is a politician or who has effectively lost their power, despite remaining in office.
In the United States, It typically refers to second-term presidents, who are unable to pass legislation, as Congress may stall until the next presidential election to pass its legislation.
After the 2008 US Presidential Election, George Bush became a lame duck having little political leverage.