‘Let’s Go Brandon’ and the linguistic jiujitsu of American politics

As political parties spar, insults and catchphrases are adopted, appropriated and reappropriated in a dizzying verbal arms race. ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ and the linguistic jiujitsu of American ... Read More

What does 'Let's Go Brandon' mean? - TODAY

The phrase "Let's Go Brandon" has been chanted at football games, printed on T-shirts and repeated by U.S. politicians — but what exactly does it mean? The phrase began making the rounds in ... Read More

‘Let’s go Brandon,’ explained | CNN Politics

On Friday night, a Southwest Airlines pilot allegedly said “Let’s go Brandon” over the plane intercom, causing a stir on board and prompting an investigation by the airline. Read More

'Let's go, Brandon' and the politics of degradation

Applied to the "Let's go, Brandon!" phenomenon, the "what about" move involves claiming that Democrats said mean things about Trump for four years and so it's hypocritical of them to complain ... Read More

How ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ became code for insulting Joe Biden

And a group chanted “Let’s go Brandon” outside a Virginia park Monday when Biden made an appearance on behalf of the Democratic candidate for governor, Terry McAuliffe. Read More

Sorry, media, ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ isn’t a new low in US politics

There’s a crisis afoot in the land — people are being rude to President Joe Biden. Media are portraying the new trend of anti-Biden protesters chanting or holding signs saying, “F— Joe … ... Read More

'Let's go Brandon' and the anti-civility arms race

"Let's go Brandon" is dumb and kind of offensive, which means it's a perfect fit for American political discouse. ... Today's Big Question A MAGA-establishment battle with John Cornyn will be costly ... Read More

NC Republicans keep saying 'Let's go, Brandon!' It's really a ... - WFAE

Let’s go, Brandon!” Now the North Carolina Republican Party is selling “Let’s go, Brandon” magnets for $5 a pop. Newby said the party probably sold 1,000 at the state fair, easily its ... Read More

‘Let’s Go Brandon’ And The Linguistic Jiujitsu Of American Politics

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: A 'Let's Go Brandon' sign hangs on an overpass near a ‘March for Freedom’ rally where people were demonstrating against the L.A. City Council’s COVID ... Read More

How ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ became code for insulting Joe Biden

When Republican Rep. Bill Posey of Florida ended an Oct. 21 House floor speech with a fist pump and the phrase “Let’s go, Brandon!” it may have seemed cryptic and weird to many who were ... Read More