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Soon after the 2006 Congressional election, [[George Bush]] became a lame duck having little political leverage, facing a Congress of hostile Democrats. | Soon after the 2006 Congressional election, [[George Bush]] became a lame duck having little political leverage, facing a Congress of hostile Democrats. | ||
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Revision as of 21:38, January 15, 2009
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.
Soon after the 2006 Congressional election, George Bush became a lame duck having little political leverage, facing a Congress of hostile Democrats.