We are not suggesting that lame ducks resign en masse. It is our hope that the losers are good losers, and that they will continue to work hard until their terms end. Each of the lame ducks has experience and knowledge, which, if shared, can prove to be invaluable during the transitional period ahead. If the lame ducks can carry positive attitudes through the next few months, all around them will benefit. It is important that they do, even though lack of support has undoubtedly left many of them smarting.
Political whims are fickle ones.
Some of the failed incumbents likely have been railroaded and some, we are sure, deserved the boot. Regardless, they are all headed for the door. If they can maintain commitment until year's end, they will proudly exit that door. And if they cannot, the should make an early exit and save communities a lot of grief by doing so.