"Green Lantern theory" meaning in All languages combined

See Green Lantern theory on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Green Lantern theory [canonical]
Etymology: Introduced by political scientist Brendan Nyhan in 2009 https://www.brendan-nyhan.com/blog/2009/12/the-costs-of-green-lanternism.html; named after the comic book character Green Lantern. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=Green Lantern theory}} the Green Lantern theory
  1. (US politics) The misconception that the president of the United States can achieve any political or policy objective by trying hard enough or using the right tactics. Wikipedia link: Brendan Nyhan, Green Lantern Tags: US Categories (topical): US politics
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