Where did the term "Lame Duck" come from?

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2006-11-13 08:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by Chou Chou 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

The term came from the 18th century and refers to a stock broker who did not pay his debts

2006-11-13 08:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know, but President Bush has renewed it cause he is considered a "Lame Duck:"......

2006-11-13 08:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNY D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

C-SPAN answered this a while back.

2006-11-13 08:37:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rabbit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋