Definition of Lame Duck
What is a lame duck as it applies to politics? What does the term lame duck mean?
A "lame duck" is a politician who is approaching the end of their time in office.

"Lame duck" politicians can find it hard to operate in their last few months, especially if they lost their position due to being voted out due to being unpopular with voters. Lame duck presidents generally have a very hard time getting things passed through Congress during their last months in office.
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