Eva Longoria, famous for her role in “Desperate Housewives”, did not show up for a rally in support of President Joe Biden in Phoenix on Monday. The campaign event, focused on rallying Latinas behind the President, was canceled due to unspecified travel issues. Longoria had planned to criticize Biden’s opponent, former President Donald Trump, stating that he has a history of demonizing Latinos and that his agenda would harm Latina families. However, the event was called off, leading to questions about Longoria’s support for Biden.
A recent poll by Axios/Ipsos showed that Biden’s favorability among Latinos has significantly declined since he took office. In December 2021, his favorability among this demographic was at 53%, but by March 2021 it had fallen to just 41%. Another poll, released by the New York Times and Siena College, shows Trump leading in five of the six key swing states that Biden won in 2020, including Arizona. This is a concerning sign for the Biden campaign, especially with the Hispanic vote split evenly between Biden and Trump in these states.
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In the 2020 election, Biden won 59% of the Hispanic vote, according to Pew Research Center. However, the recent polls show that this support has dwindled and is now evenly split between the two candidates. This could be a major blow to Biden’s campaign, especially in crucial swing states like Arizona. It seems that the Hispanic community is rethinking their support for the President, and this could lead to serious consequences in the upcoming election.
Biden and Longoria have a history together, with the actress being a long-time supporter of the Democratic Party. She spoke at the 2012 national convention in support of President Obama’s re-election campaign and at the 2016 convention backing Hillary Clinton. Longoria also kicked off the 2020 virtual convention held by the Democratic Party. However, her absence at the rally in Phoenix raises questions about her current stance on Biden and his campaign.
#WATCH | Strange moment: Eva Longoria pushes Joe Biden away after the president placed his hands on her back during the actress's visit to the White House to screen the film “Flamin’ Hot” pic.twitter.com/y4b76NAAda
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Last summer, she was seen with Biden at the White House where he hosted a screening of her film “Flamin’ Hot.” The film tells the story of a janitor at a Frito-Lay plant who takes credit for creating the popular Cheetos flavor, though this claim has been disputed. This raises concerns about Biden’s judgement and connections, as he was seen allowing his hands to wander on Longoria in a hug during the event.
It is clear that Biden’s Latino support is faltering, and his campaign is facing major challenges in maintaining the support of this crucial demographic. With Longoria, a prominent Latina figure and long-time Democratic supporter, canceling her support for Biden and concerns about his judgement and connections, it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify his lack of support among the Hispanic community.