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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.
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[[George Bush]] is currently<!-- When is "currently"?  It would be better to say "After <specify when>, George Bush was... --> a lame duck as the [[Democrat]]-controlled [[Congress]] is unwilling to work with him, despite the support of the American people for his policy objectives.
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[[George Bush]] is currently<!-- When is "currently"?  It would be better to say "After <specify when>, George Bush was... --> a lame duck as his popularity has plunged and he has little political leverage.
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