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Colbert bump
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English
Proper noun
en informal idiomatic US politics A spike in a politician's popularity following an appearance with, or promotion by the comedian Stephen Colbert.
References
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Jon Huntsman Vies for 'The Colbert Bump'
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The Colbert Bump
Herman Cain Gets 'A Colbert Bump' In South Carolina
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