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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bad actors in LA protests a 'good thing' for Trump's immigration agenda: Chuck Rocha
Protests in Los Angeles and other cities continue as citizens protest ICE raids taking place in their communities. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha encourages Americans to protest if they have disagreements with the government but cautions against bad actors who cause destruction and violence, saying, "Those are the imagery Donald Trump wants to see … because it's a good thing for him." Rocha talks about how President Trump campaigned on immigration, which he says is a key reason Trump was reelected. Rocha believes Democrats have a hard time sticking to core values and need to return to those if they want to win elections. #DonaldTrump #LosAngeles #ICEprotests
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bad actors in LA protests a ‘good thing' for Trump's immigration agenda: Chuck Rocha
Protests in Los Angeles and other cities continue as citizens protest ICE raids taking place in their communities. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha encourages Americans to protest if they have disagreements with the government but cautions against bad actors who cause destruction and violence, saying, 'Those are the imagery Donald Trump wants to see … because it's a good thing for him.' Rocha talks about how President Trump campaigned on immigration, which he says is a key reason Trump was reelected. Rocha believes Democrats have a hard time sticking to core values and need to return to those if they want to win elections. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democrats frustrated over party's plan to take men from Trump
Democrats are increasingly frustrated by their party's approach to luring back men who supported President Trump in November's election. In more than a dozen interviews, Democrats griped that while it's still early, they have been underwhelmed by the initial efforts of their party to understand what went wrong and how they can rebuild. 'We have to refocus the party on what it once was and the reason I joined it 30 years ago, which was because it was the party of the working class and working families,' said Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha, who served as a senior adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during his 2020 presidential campaign. 'When you're not talking about the working family, you're never going to get these men back,' Rocha said. 'I see a lot of people flailing about, spending money on focus groups and polling, which is not going to fix the problem.' Rocha was referring to a New York Times story late last month that highlighted a $20 million effort launched by Democrats to 'reverse the erosion of Democratic spending,' particularly among young men. The effort has a name — SAM — which stands for 'Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan,' and it details how it will 'study the syntax, language and content that gains attention and virality in these spaces.' 'Above all, we must shift from a moralizing tone,' stated the effort's principles and guidelines, which the Times obtained. But the effort quickly became a punchline with Democrats as political pundits and the hosts of 'The View' largely declared it a waste of money and inauthentic. During the 2024 campaign, Republicans became better at speaking to men through podcasts such as the 'Joe Rogan Experience' and through conservative influencers including Theo Von. 'They kicked our a‑‑es all over the place with these guys,' one top Democratic strategist acknowledged. 'They met male voters exactly where they were and we, on the other hand, had nothing comparable.' The GOP's message to voters during the 2024 cycle was also bite-size and digestible, even Democrats acknowledge now. While Democrats were speaking to voters about 'democracy,' Republicans homed in on issues that male voters found more relatable, including the economy and immigration. As a result, 56 percent of young men supported Trump in 2024, a significant bump for the president in that demographic — in 2020, 41 percent supported the president, according to an analysis of Associated Press exit polls. Now, more than six months into their efforts, Democrats say their party is largely still missing the point of why so many men — including some Democrats and independents — abandoned their party in support of Trump. They appear to have not learned their lesson in why they lost, some Democrats acknowledge. 'One pretty simple and obvious answer: If you want blue-collar men — and women — to support you, go hang out with them and their unions,' said Democratic strategist Eddie Vale, who has spent considerable time working with unions and their members. 'The answer is so obvious that it could only be missed by a convening of Ph.D. political scientists and billionaires trying to study them like they're some exotic species.' Vale quipped that Democrats were still in the 'hey, let's have another conference' phase of their rebuilding efforts. At the same time, he urged his party's leaders to find candidates and staff who 'talk to voters like a normal human and not someone who is looking to lift up a debate about the abundance agenda.' There is some hope for Democrats seeking to rebuild. A string of polls show Trump's approval rating with men may be taking a hit, giving Democrats a boost as they plan for the midterm elections next fall. A Pew Research poll revealed Trump fell from a 52 percent approval rating in February among men to 44 percent in April. And an Economist/YouGov poll showed Trump's approval rating also fell from 55 percent in March to 45 percent in April among male respondents. Still, even if Trump loses support, Democrats say they need to offer more. 'We need authenticity and you can't manufacture it in a lab, a war room or a donor meeting,' said Rodell Mollineau, a Democratic strategist who served as an aide for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). 'We can't figure this out in a week or two. It has to be part of an ongoing conversation, and we're just not there yet.' Democrats need to get a better idea of what motivates men, Mollineau said. And, he added, 'it's going to take some time to know if we got it right, because the odd-year elections aren't always the greatest barometer.' Rocha said Democrats need to change their ways of thinking. He said his party should take a page from Sen. Ruben Gallego's successful campaign last cycle, when the Arizona Democrat hosted boxing matches and met supporters at a rodeo to win over their support. 'The missing piece is we're still relying on the same people who broke the problem to fix the problem,' Rocha said. First, Rocha said, Democrats need to have an open dialogue with voters. 'It's common knowledge that we got our a‑‑ beat,' Rocha said. 'Part of winning back these men is to explain that we've lost our way with this party. It gives you credibility.' 'We're not going to win back all of them, but we don't need all of them,' he added. 'We need to win back 20 percent, and then we can win every election.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha, 36, on her surprisingly 'effortless' beauty routine
Coco Rocha is legendary in the world of modelling. Nicknamed "The Queen of Pose," the Canadian supermodel has graced many of the world's most renowned catwalks (including one just three months postpartum) and magazine covers (she has at least 125 under her belt). Over the span of her 20-odd-year career, the Toronto native has become known for her creativity — and speed — at posing. More than a decade ago, she collaborated with photographer Steven Sebring on a book, Study of Pose: 1,000 Poses by Coco Rocha, in which she contorted herself into 1,000 different poses over a three-day photoshoot. While her posing is revered, Rocha says that among industry folks, she's best known for her sense of humour. "It's just lighthearted, joyful," the 36-year-old tells Yahoo Canada. "I want to have a good day. I don't want to be sulking and go, 'Oh, this is such a hard job. Isn't it so hard doing this thing called fashion?' I don't accept that. I really want to make people happy." Have you ever wondered what the world's most interesting, successful and talented people are adding to their shopping carts? Yahoo Canada's new series, , is exploring just that. From the supplement regime of professional athletes to supermodel-approved skincare, this is what celebrities actually spend their money on. I met Rocha (who's just as tall and beautiful as one would imagine) hours ahead of her appearance for the haircare brand OGX in Toronto. The supermodel was in town to introduce OGX's restorative Bond Protein Repair range, which she credited to her own hair health. "My job is to be a canvas," she says. "My job as this canvas is to be professional-looking. So, I need to take care of myself to the point that [makeup artists, hairdressers and designers] can play, they can destroy, they can make a Picasso, or they can destroy it." Hair repair products, like those from the OGX range, are the "stuff we need" to "keep being so playful," she explains. For the rest of her beauty routine, Rocha warns it's less interesting than one might think. "People are always like, there must be a routine. You must be doing things to stay healthy," she says. "Mostly, I just stay out of the sun and I drink a lot of water." Nevertheless, if there's one skincare product she does turn to, it's Drunk Elephant's Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil. "I went to Sephora and I [asked] for something long-lasting and that would make me look hydrated," the Project Runway Canada host and judge recalls. "I love makeup, but I also just need my skin to live and breathe, and I want it to look like it's effortless. The [Drunk Elephant face oil] seems to be the trick for me." Beyond face oil and haircare, we asked Rocha what's in her Amazon cart, beauty cabinet and kitchen island these days. From her "fantastic" flameless candles to a sleek kettle worthy of her "museum," here are five things Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha is Adding to Cart. "[OGX] has some great shampoos and conditioners," the Project Runway Canada host says. "They have some leave-ins, the serum." All OGX hair products are "stuff we need" to have "playful," healthy hair. "I wear so much makeup, and I love makeup, but I'm at the point in my life where I also just need my skin to live and breathe, so I want it to look like it's effortless," Rocha tells Yahoo Canada. "The [Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil] seems to be the trick for me." It's long-lasting and hydrating, she says. "I usually have a sunscreen that's tinted, too, so I don't need to wear any foundation." "I'm building a house and my new kitchen is going to be black and white. My island is 18 feet. She's huge. It looks like a museum," Rocha says. "Everything is minimal; there's nothing on it. So everything that is on it has to be chic for my museum." According to the supermodel, this pour-over gooseneck kettle from Fellow passes the test. "I have two cats, a dog and many children," Rocha tells Yahoo Canada. Flameless candles are safe, convenient and kid-friendly. They're "actually fantastic." "I have a bar in my new house, a very big bar," Rocha tells Yahoo Canada. It's 18 feet. So she's going to have a Mixology [Bartender Kit]. If it's going to be up, it has to be pretty."
The Hill
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Democrats frustrated over party's plan to take men from Trump
Democrats are increasingly frustrated by their party's approach to luring back men who supported President Trump in November's election. In more than a dozen interviews, Democrats griped that while it's still early, they have been underwhelmed by the initial efforts of their party to understand what went wrong and how they can rebuild. 'We have to refocus the party on what it once was and the reason I joined it 30 years ago, which was because it was the party of the working class and working families,' said Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha, who served as a senior adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during his 2020 presidential campaign. 'When you're not talking about the working family, you're never going to get these men back,' Rocha said. 'I see a lot of people flailing about, spending money on focus groups and polling, which is not going to fix the problem.' Rocha was referring to a New York Times story late last month that highlighted a $20 million effort launched by Democrats to 'reverse the erosion of Democratic spending,' particularly among young men. The effort has a name — SAM — which stands for 'Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan,' and it details how it will 'study the syntax, language and content that gains attention and virality in these spaces.' 'Above all, we must shift from a moralizing tone,' stated the effort's principles and guidelines, which the Times obtained. But the effort quickly became a punchline with Democrats as political pundits and the hosts of 'The View' largely declared it a waste of money and inauthentic. During the 2024 campaign, Republicans became better at speaking to men through podcasts like the 'Joe Rogan Experience' and through conservative influencers including Theo Von. 'They kicked our asses all over the place with these guys,' one top Democratic strategist acknowledged. 'They met male voters exactly where they were and we, on the other hand, had nothing comparable.' The GOP's message to voters during the 2024 cycle was also bite-sized and digestible, even Democrats acknowledge now. While Democrats were speaking to voters about 'democracy,' Republicans homed in on issues that male voters found more relatable including the economy and immigration. As a result, 56 percent of young men supported Trump in 2024, a significant bump for the president in that demographic. In 2020, 41 percent supported the president, according to an analysis of Associated Press exit polls. Now, more than six months into their efforts, Democrats say their party is largely still missing the point of why so many men — including some Democrats and independents — abandoned their party in support of Trump. They appear to have not learned their lesson in why they lost, some Democrats acknowledge. 'One pretty simple and obvious answer: If you want blue-collar men — and women — to support you, go hang out with them and their unions,' said Democratic strategist Eddie Vale, who has spent considerable time working with unions and their members. 'The answer is so obvious that it could only be missed by a convening of Ph.D. political scientists and billionaires trying to study them like they're some exotic species.' Vale quipped that Democrats were still in the 'hey, let's have another conference' phase of their rebuilding efforts. At the same time, he urged his party's leaders to find candidates and staff who 'talk to voters like a normal human and not someone who is looking to lift up a debate about the abundance agenda.' There is some hope for Democrats seeking to rebuild. A string of polls show that Trump's approval rating with men may be taking a hit, giving Democrats a boost as they plan for the midterm elections next fall. A Pew Research poll revealed that Trump fell from a 52 percent approval rating in February among men to 44 percent in April. And an Economist/YouGov poll showed that Trump's approval rating also fell from 55 percent in March to 45 percent in April among male respondents. Still, even if Trump loses support, Democrats say they need to offer more. 'We need authenticity and you can't manufacture it in a lab, a war room or a donor meeting,' said Rodell Mollineau, a Democratic strategist who served as an aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). 'We can't figure this out in a week or two. It has to be part of an ongoing conversation, and we're just not there yet.' Democrats need to get a better idea of what motivates men, Mollineau said. And, he added, 'it's going to take some time to know if we got it right because the odd-year elections aren't always the greatest barometer.' Rocha said Democrats need to change their ways of thinking. He said his party should take a page from Sen. Ruben Gallego's successful campaign last cycle, when the Arizona Democrat hosted boxing matches and met supporters at a rodeo to win over their support. 'The missing piece is we're still relying on the same people who broke the problem to fix the problem,' Rocha said. First, Rocha said, Democrats need to have an open dialogue with voters. 'It's common knowledge that we got our ass beat,' Rocha said. 'Part of winning back these men is to explain that we've lost our way with this party. It gives you credibility.' 'We're not going to win back all of them, but we don't need all of them,' he added. 'We need to win back 20 percent, and then we can win every election.'
