Chuck Rocha isn’t your typical DC political strategist. He was born in a trailer house in East Texas. He worked on a farm, then at a factory, where he became a union man before jumping into politics. He is a trailblazer in Latino organizing, a former Bernie Sanders senior presidential campaign staffer, and the architect behind one of the most successful Latino outreach strategies in U.S. history.
Chuck’s Projects:
Author of Tío Bernie
Leader of Campeones PAC
“Don't overglorify power to underestimate your own power.”
We discuss:
A big problem inside the Democratic Party’s consultant class—and why it’s hurting everybody
Latino outreach in the wake of the 2024 election
What it means to build a movement centered on working people
Show Outline:
Introduction and biography
What does it mean to be a progressive in Texas? Can Dems win Texas?
How do we rebuild coalitions?
What surprised you about the 2024 election?
Sen. Ruben Gallego’s campaign success
The importance of authenticity… and money
A few questions before you go.
Takeaway Quotes:
“It costs absolutely nothing not to be an asshole.”
“Congressmen are dumber than you know… A lot of them are as dumb as a box of rocks.
“Don't overglorify power to underestimate your own power.”
“What I've learned about power: it's not as big as it seems.”
“There's going to be a dramatic change in American politics after 2028. Mark my word, because we're going to have a bitterly fought-out primary, and the same old 70-year-olds are going to be gone. It’s going to be time for a new day.”
“If you work hard, show up on time, and are not an asshole, you've got to
half of the people in Washington are already beat.”
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