Posted on 01/18/2013 8:32:40 PM PST by Steelfish
Eva Longoria's Next Role: Hispanic Activist in Washington
By MONICA LANGLEY
Eva Longoria emerged in 2012 as President Obama's secret weapon in securing the Hispanic vote. Now the Hollywood star is starting in earnest her transition from celebrity to political activist. WSJ's Monica Langley sat down with Ms. Longoria for an interview.
When Barack Obama takes the presidential oath of office on Monday, he will be joined on the platform by Supreme Court justices, former presidents—and one of the "Desperate Housewives."
Actress Eva Longoria, the 37-year-old star of the hit television show and twice Maxim magazine's Hottest Woman of the Year, is taking on a challenging new role as a Hispanic activist and power player in Washington, D.C. One of her primary aims is to make the case that "Latinos aren't a drain on the economy or criminals crossing the border," she says. "Most are hardworking people who are America's emerging market."
Ms. Longoria is the most prominent among Latino leaders who are gaining political sway from the 2012 election, in which the Hispanic vote was a critical force in delivering victory to Mr. Obama. A co-chair of his campaign, she stumped for him at rallies across the country and was one of the largest "bundlers," or fundraisers, while hosting star-studded events raising millions of dollars.
Her role reaches beyond fundraising and speechmaking, however, and into policy and strategy. She helped urge Mr. Obama to make a key change in immigration policy last year, and she is teaming with business to explore investments in housing and retail developments in Hispanic communities.
Along the way she has developed a rapport with the president and his advisers. She is now planning meetings this weekend with the capital's elite, including private receptions at the White House...
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Wasn’t she the one that called a cop a “spic”?
Perfect. The leader of the soon to not be free world has an actress, on stage while he organizes the U.S., who is supposed to represent America. As empty and vacuous a man and his entourage has never before gained such notoriety.
Good grief, another pea brain. She is only there because of her fading celebrity and La Raza connection.
“”Latinos aren’t a drain on the economy or criminals crossing the border,” she says.”
‘Laws?!! We don’ need no stinkin’ laws!!”
We don’t need English either, suckers. Your country is my country.
She apparently called Mitt Romney a “racist/misogynist twat”... at least she re-tweeted a Tweet to that effect...
“They can’t even run their own lives, I’ll be damned if they run miiiiiiiiiiine”
“Sunshine”
This slut does not represent me. Also I did not vote for that Usuper Kenyan the first time nor the second time around. She does not speak for Hispanic neither only if they are Illegals I suppose. The best thing that ever happen to her is when her smart husband dumped her.
Right. Another Hollywood bimbo and airhead coming to DC to further screw up our country with her vast experience and knowledge about everything, or, nothing.
Longoria, a pretty shell but nothing inside, much like an empty sea shell. Only good for decorating a table or as an ash-tray.
Pretty much sums up the Obama Administration people. Heads full of marxist air but empty of any real content.
Criminally stupid slut.
Yup I know (That song)
(sighs)
I am that old. (grin)
Shut up Eva, you’re getting long in the tooth, soon, her “Hispanic” genes will kick in, then, she’ll wish she was Asian!
She’s 37 like I’m 49.
She’s perfect for Secretary of State (except she would probably be insulted to be called a secretary)...
True
she’s only 37? c’mon that face can’t only be 37!?! the mouth is at least 50 and a sailor’s one at that.
"He's just a Mexican bike cop. He only wants your autograph."
Did she even graduate from high school in TX? Inquiring minds want to know.
Did she even graduate from high school in TX? Inquiring minds want to know.
Perfect she will fit right in. Money and fame gives you intelligence dont ya know
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