Joementum
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Joementum is a portmanteau of "Joe" and "momentum". The word was originally coined by 2004 Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), who, shortly before coming in a disappointing fifth in the New Hampshire 2004 Democratic primary, insisted that his campaign was "picking up Joementum."
Since then, the term has become popular among some bloggers as a satirical reference to both Lieberman himself and his election efforts, usually referring to the perceived lack of potential for success of a campaign or endeavor. If a candidate is failing to advance in the polls, they are said to be suffering from "Joementum". For instance, a rapidly failing political campaign might be seen to be showing Joementum. The term has not been used by Lieberman himself in the aftermath of his 2004 primary campaign.
The term briefly regained popularity during Lieberman's run as an independent candidate in the United States general elections, 2006, having lost in the Democratic primary to Ned Lamont.
