boomlet
[boom-lit]
- a brief increase, as in business activity or political popularity.
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Instead, his reference to “my political future” has created something of a Ben Affleck boomlet.
Ben Affleck for Senate? Actor Could Be Formidable Massachusetts CandidateLloyd Grove
December 21, 2012
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
The Portman boomlet picked up momentum when Politico ran this headline: “Rob Portman tops veepstakes.”
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 SupportMichael Tomasky
November 15, 2011
Downcast Democrats have generated a boomlet of optimism in the last few days.