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Yahoo
3 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- 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.'
Politico
5 days ago
- Business
- Politico
Group urges tactical change to win back Latinos
What up, Recast fam. On today's agenda: FIRST IN THE RECAST — Campeones PAC blasted Democratic donors today for not doing enough to stem the rightward shift of Hispanic voters, particularly in the South and Southwestern regions of the U.S. 'We must find a way to learn from the mistakes of the past cycle in order to reach Latino men and women who we cannot afford to continue losing support from,' the group wrote in a memo. 'To do this we will utilize narratives focused on the economy to galvanize our community against the Republicans who are destroying economic opportunity for our communities.' Among the action items called for in the memo is ending the 'over-reliance' on polling and analytics that the PAC said has proven ineffective in reaching these targeted communities. Democrats, the memo said, need to increase their focus on younger Latinos under 30 who are more likely to rent, more tech savvy, and more likely to change jobs with regularity. Reached for comment, Chuck Rocha — who launched Campeones PAC along with former Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) earlier this year — declined to say how many donors the memo was sent to but said it reached across 'the Democratic donor diaspora … so from everyone from George Soros to Henry R. Muñoz,' name-checking some of the biggest donors in the Democratic Party. Was The Recast forwarded to you by a friend? Don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter here. You'll get a weekly breakdown of how race and identity are the DNA of American politics and policy. 'We're sending out a siren,' Rocha told The Recast. 'We have to fix this now or the Democratic Party's gonna be the minority forever, because without the Latino vote, you can't win Arizona, Nevada, Texas.' Not everyone agrees that Campeones has its focus in the right area to win back Latinos. 'If we are going to really be focused on reaching Latinos, let's look at the entire country and not just a segment,' said a longtime Hispanic Democratic strategist who worked on the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. The strategist was granted anonymity to discuss their critiques of the memo. 'This is how we lose — in our silos, with culturally relevant perspectives that only target some of the Latino population.' The strategist continued: 'We lose because no one is listening to each other. Recycled strategies won't get us a win anytime soon.' Rocha pushed back, saying his strategy is focused on winning back first- and second-generation Latinos in the South and Southwest but that it can apply to other regions in some cases. 'Let me eat this elephant one bite at a time,' he said. The memo comes amid apparent shifts in Latino perceptions of Donald Trump's first months back in the White House. Latino voters shifted dramatically to Trump in last fall's elections, but a new survey shows his support has cratered. According to a poll from Global Strategy Group and commissioned by Somos Votantes, a Democratic-leaning group that focuses on Latinos, Trump's approval from February to May dropped 14 points among Latino independents, from 43 percent to 29 percent. Among Latinos overall, the drop was less muted — it fell by just 4 percentage points during that same February-to-May time frame. We'll keep tabs on this issue and see how things change in the coming months. All the best,The Recast Team MOORE'S MEA CULPA Wes Moore is facing new questions about his backstory. The first-term Maryland governor took steps to elevate his national profile at South Carolina Democrats' Blue Palmetto Dinner over the weekend. His keynote address was well-received by the state's party insiders Friday as he exhorted Democrats to become 'the party of action' and take a page out of Trump's playbook. '[It would] be foolish not to learn from his impatience' when enacting their policy agenda when the party returns to power, Moore told the sold-out event. But the governor, who is among the brightest up-and-comers in Democratic politics, made an unforced error when he sought to play up his familial connection to the state. He described his late grandfather, whom he said was born in Charleston, as having 'a deep Jamaican accent his entire life, but had South Carolinian grit in his bones.' But public records indicate Moore's grandfather was born some 200 miles away — in a part of the state that's culturally and politically very different from Charleston. 'I was always told by my mother that my grandfather was born in Charleston, South Carolina. However, this past weekend I was made aware that he was actually born in Greenville County, South Carolina,' Moore said in a statement to The Recast on Monday. 'While this was what was told to me, after doing my due diligence, I can confirm that the information is true.' His office said he learned of the discrepancy in family lore during a private event in Columbia the following day. That event was a gathering hosted at the Columbia-area home of Democratic fundraiser Rick Wade. On the surface, passing along an error in family history isn't a big deal. But for Moore, a potential White House hopeful, it represents a recurrence of awkward questions surrounding the details of his life, which has followed an improbable trajectory — he's gone from being put in handcuffs at 11 years old to becoming the nation's only sitting Black governor. Last year, The New York Times reported that Moore, in an application for a prestigious White House fellowship program in 2006, claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan. He told the newspaper at the time it was 'an honest mistake' and that he did so at the urging of a mentor who assured him the paperwork for the award had been filed and anticipated Moore would have received it before the fellowship began. Moore eventually received the honor several months after the controversy was ignited. He has brushed off questions about why he failed to correct interviewers who introduced him as a 'Bronze Star recipient,' saying in an interview last September with NPR host Michel Martin that he doesn't have time for 'foolishness' and he's working to better the lives of Marylanders. Moore also faced similar criticism during his 2022 gubernatorial campaign about details of his coming-of-age story in Baltimore and receiving a football award in the state that does not exist. Moore is up for reelection next year. And while he repeatedly said he's not running for the White House in 2028, many anticipate that detail about his public life may change, too. TAKING BETS ON 2028 VEEPSTAKES In an early betting line that's sure to raise eyebrows, one bookmaker has a pair of firebrand House members currently tied for the best odds to secure the No. 2 spot on a presidential nominating ticket — some three years before Democratic primary voters have even selected a standard-bearer. Two women of color, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Jasmine Crockett of Texas, are the 'co-favorites' at 7-1 odds to be the next Democratic vice presidential nominee, according to political statline maker BetOnline. 'It's a wide open market,' Paul Krishnamurty, BetOnline's political oddsmaker, told The Recast. He adds that the buzz around the two lawmakers is about their proven ability to raise big money, as well as something else Democratic voters say they value. 'Voters who are open to voting Democrat don't want someone to be timid,' he said. 'They don't want someone to forge alliances or have anything to do with Trump. Trump's the enemy.' Krishnamurty, a British professional gambler by trade who writes about U.S. and U.K. politics, noted that the field of vice presidential picks is fluid given the 2028 presidential nominating contests have yet to get underway. And since, aside from Harris, the leading Democrats thought to be seeking a 2028 White House bid appear to be largely men at the moment, Ocasio-Cortez and Crockett would add the gender diversity that has been a hallmark of the last three Democratic presidential tickets. Rounding out the top Democratic picks for vice president in this early betting line are Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear at 8-1 odds; Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania who are tied at 10-1; and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 12-1. WHAT WE'RE WATCHING THIS WEEK Delgado takes on boss for her job — New York's Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launched an insurgent campaign to topple the woman who appointed him to his job, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Delgado, as POLITICO's Nick Reisman and Emily Ngo point out, has been reaching out to Black elected officials to make his pitch, casting Hochul as a weak top-of-the-ticket candidate who could put down-ballot Democrats at risk. And more: TODAY'S CULTURE RECS NBA Finals stinker — The NBA Finals kick off on Thursday and it's a matchup of two small-market franchises, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. One oddsmaker predicts this finals match up will be among the most lopsided in NBA history. Star Advice — Michael B. Jordan, star of this year's critically acclaimed film 'Sinners' got advice from Denzel Washington about how social media kills movie stars. Cynthia Erivo gets personal — June is Pride Month, and in a recent interview for Billboard, the 'Wicked' star opens up about her queerness.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Alexander Bublik vs. Henrique Rocha at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel
How to Watch Alexander Bublik vs. Henrique Rocha at the 2025 Roland Garros: Live Stream, TV Channel On Saturday, Henrique Rocha (No. 200 in the world) meets Alexander Bublik (No. 62) in the Round of 32 at the Roland Garros. Bublik beat Alex de Minaur 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 2-6 on Thursday in the Round of 64 in his most recent match. Rocha's most recent match on Thursday was a five-set win against Jakub Mensik 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the Round of 64. Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo! Alexander Bublik vs. Henrique Rocha: live stream info & TV channel Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 32 Round of 32 Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Live Stream: Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo Court Surface: Clay Alexander Bublik vs. Henrique Rocha matchup stats Bublik has a record of 6-7 on clay over the last 12 months. In terms of serve/return winning percentages on clay over the past 12 months, Bublik has won 65.6% of his games on serve, and 27.2% on return. Bublik has converted 34.9% of his break-point opportunities on clay (22 of 63) over the past year. Bublik was beaten by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (6-7, 4-6) on May 20 in the Round of 32 of his previous tournament, the Hamburg European Open. Rocha has gone 2-3 through three tournaments on clay over the past 12 months. When playing on clay, Rocha has a 71.9% winning percentage in service games and a 27.6% winning percentage in return games. On clay courts Rocha ranks 151st in break point win percentage (38.5%) after going 15-for-39. Rocha suffered defeat in the Qualification Round 1 of his most recent tournament (the Grand Prix Hassan II) on March 30, when he went down 6-4, 6-7, 6-7 to Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 12:57 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
