lameduck

I spend less time on a linked problem, which is the "lameduck" legislature still in the hands of a repudiated majority.

Balkinization 2006

I believe Abdullah will have to announce his intentions by Wednesday, which is probably the last Cabinet meeting which he could preside with dignity and authority - unless he is prepared to demonstrate that he will under no circumstances be a "lameduck" Prime Minister, whether defends the post of Umno President or not.

Lim Kit Siang 2008

Lamestream media protecting the lameduck president (no cap deserved)

Deeds launches new offensive in Virginia race 2009

You don't have to be a lameduck with 18 months to go.

Johnston says Palin lost his vote 2009

Is this simply a way to ward off the image of a lameduck presidency or a preparation for a real move towards a strong-woman rule?

Global Voices in English » Philippines: Reactions to the 9th State of the Nation Address 2009

He is almost as bad, but not quite, as, thank God, now a lameduck, bush. —

Paul Casts a Larger Shadow (Convention) - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

McCain tried policy ads but has not worked so now he is trying personal attacks on Obama but I am sure that would backfire and leave McCain in a situation where he will be lameduck candidate for Presidency.

The Early Word: Whose Narrative Is It, Anyway? - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

However Bush is a lameduck and nothing is getting done in Congress right now anyway until he leaves office.

Obama camp uses McClellan book to attack McCain 2008

To be honest with you I think the most we can hope for from this lameduck congress is for the Dems to offer a plan and then make each and every Republican vote against it so that the nation will be once again outraged that the Republicans are playing politics instead of trying for solutions.

First-ever Weekly Video - Swampland - TIME.com 2008

I think he's doing it to stave off the inevitable lameduck irrelevancy that's going to occur.

Quote Of The Day 2009