boomlet

[ boom-lit ]

/ ˈbum lɪt /

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a brief increase, as in business activity or political popularity.

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An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; boom¹ + -let

And if she does buck that tide, it does not necessarily mean that it is end of the Warren for President boomlet.
Obama’s 2008 Backers: We’re Ready for Warren|David Freedlander|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Instead, his reference to “my political future” has created something of a Ben Affleck boomlet.
Ben Affleck for Senate? Actor Could Be Formidable Massachusetts Candidate|Lloyd Grove|December 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The most recent Booker boomlet began at the end of the summer, during the Democratic convention.
Will Cory Booker Parlay Heroics and High Profile Into a Run for Governor?|David Freedlander|December 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Portman boomlet picked up momentum when Politico ran this headline: “Rob Portman tops veepstakes.”
The Portman Bubble|Howard Kurtz|April 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST

This Gingrich boomlet is the same thing as the Michele Bachmann boomlet and the Rick Perry boomlet.
Michael Tomasky on Newt Gingrich's Momentary Explosion of GOP Support|Michael Tomasky|November 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST