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Monday's start of the lame-duck session prompted many political tweeters to share their thoughts on the political environment leading up to January's transition.

Rep. Thad McCotter (R-Mich.) said:

It's Michigan's opening day of deer season; Washington's opening day of lame duck season. Everybody be safe.

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said:

Back in DC. So much we need to get done, hopeful that compromise will not be an evil word.

Former House Speake! r Newt Gingrich (R) said, in two tweets:

It is sadlt clear from his remarks at andrews that president obama has not come to grips with the 2010 election results-- ... The president at andrews is still trying to maneuver the republicans and set up a lame duck session on his terms--wont happen

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said, in two tweets:

Today’s the day: the start of #LameDuck, Amendment X: “The powers not delegated to the…” read more at http://tiny.cc/ml77k #billofrights ... May all lawmakers remember our Constitution and other founding documents as we proceed into the #LameDuck session of Congress.

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