"Let's not make him a martyr. Let's make this about the fact that Donald Trump and his administration are chipping away at our rights on a daily basis."
Cooke believes that the polarization in politics alienates voters and aims to connect with constituents by advocating for bipartisan cooperation and local community engagement.
Chuck Rocha declared he won’t be running for DNC chairman, preferring to rebuild the party rather than serve full-time in fundraising roles. His stance reflects a larger dissatisfaction with the DNC's emphasis on attracting big donors over grassroots organizing. This criticism has gained traction following recent electoral defeats by the Democrats, as they struggle to connect with working-class voters.