Klomentum
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Klomentum is a term coined in 2019–20 to describe or to promote the "surge narrative"[1] that the presidential campaign of Amy Klobuchar was gaining momentum, particularly after the candidate's surprise third-place finish in the New Hampshire Democratic primary.
Term and origin[edit]
"Klomentum" is thought to have been coined after Klobuchar's strong performance in the October debate.[2]. After the New Hampshire debate, conservative political commentator Jim Geraghty asserted that, 'the increasing talk of “Klo-mentum' reflects a growing desire among media and Democratic elites to see her become a candidate with a realistic shot, not the Minnesota senator actually becoming a candidate with a realistic shot."[3] Both #Klomentum and #Klobmemtum are popular Twitter hashtags among her supporters.[4]
Use of term[edit]
The Columbia Journalism Review described Klomentum as a phenomenon that "has tended to peak after debates."[1] In mid-January, University of Southern California political science professor Christian Gorse identified "Klo-memtum" as a "real" surge[5] while on the day before the Iowa caucuses Salon dismissed Klomemtum as "barely visible."[6]
The term moved into the headlines as the results of the New Hampshire Primary were tallied.[7][4][8][9][10][11] In the words of Washington Post political columnist and data analyst David Byler, "Klobusurge. Klobucharge. Klomentum. Whatever you want to call it, it finally materialized on Tuesday night... in many outlets Klobuchar’s resurgence became the headline story of the night."[12] FiveThirtyEight published a podcast about "Klobucharge" winning the New Hampshire narrative despite Sanders' victory.[13]
After the New Hampshire Primary, journalist Alisyn Camerota asked Senator Klobuchar whether she preferred Klobusurge, Klobucharge, or Klomentum; Klobuchar responded, "I just want people to vote for me... So I don’t really care."[14]
Author and Washington Post gender columnist Monica Hesse saw hope for electing a woman President in the post-New Hampshire primary "wave of Klomentum."[15]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Allsop, Jon (12 February 2020). "The media, 'Klomentum,' and the 'erasure' of Elizabeth Warren". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Siders, David (24 December 2019). "'The surge is real': Klobuchar makes late push in Iowa". Politico. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Geraghty, Jim (11 February 2020). "Throwing Some Cold Water on 'Klo-mentum'". National Review. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Walker, James (12 February 2020). "Amy Klobuchar Has #Klomentum Say Supporters After Senator Beats Biden and Warren in New Hampshire". Newsweek. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Lin, Naomi (21 January 2020). "'Klo-mentum': Klobuchar a dark horse two weeks out from Iowa caucuses". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Hehir, Andrew (2 February 2020). "Zero hour for Democrats: At long last the voters will speak — if we can hear them". Salon (website). Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Zdechlik, Mark (11 February 2020). "Klobuchar hopes for 'Klomentum' as New Hampshire votes". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Peters, Cameron (11 February 2020). "Klobmentum could be happening in New Hampshire". Vox. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Sgaga, Nicole (12 February 2020). "CBS News Reporter Discusses 'Klobmentum' In NH". CBS Boston. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Myer, Ken (11 February 2020). "Pundits Declare 'KLOBMENTUM' as New Hampshire Results Come in: 'She's Starting to Catch Fire'". Mediaite. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Green, Lloyd (12 February 2020). "Klobuchar deserves her 'Klomentum'. She's been unfairly overlooked". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ↑ Byler, David (12 February 2012). "Just how big was Klobuchar's surge?". Washington Post. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Galen Druke; Clare Malone; Nate Silver; Geoffrey Skelley (February 12, 2020). "Politics Podcast: Sanders Won The New Hampshire Vote. So How Did 'Klobucharge' Win The Narrative?". FiveThirtyEight. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ↑ Schneider, Gabe (12 February 2020). "After third place New Hampshire finish, Klobuchar looks ahead to Nevada, South Carolina and Super Tuesday". MinnPost. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ↑ Hesse, Monica (13 February 2020). "You like Amy Klobuchar now? Remember that when your inner sexist starts doubting her". Washington Post. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
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