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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMatthew McConaughey polling better than Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor race
McConaughey, who has been flirting with a gubernatorial run for almost a year now, has polled well against Abbott in the past.
In this poll, 44 percent of respondents said they would vote for McConaughey over Abbott in a hypothetical matchup, compared to 35 percent who would vote for Abbott.
Comparatively, 37 percent of respondents said they would vote for O'Rourke.
But Abbott would beat ORourke with 42 percent of the vote, according to this particular poll.
The Oscar winner/author/soccer team owner/philanthropist/UT Minister of Culture/amateur manicurist/bourbon peddler/bongo beater/professional Texan's time to pounce may be upon us. Abbott's approval rating has dipped to 45 percent, and 54 percent think the state is headed in the wrong direction.
Texas' gubernatorial election is in November 2022.
https://www.chron.com/politics/article/texas-governor-race-abbott-beto-mcconaughey-16472881.php

left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)When asked what he thinks of his potential celebrity opponent, Matthew McConaughey, O'Rourke applauded the actor for stepping up to help El Paso after a 2019 mass shooting and hosting a benefit concert for Winter Storm Uri victims earlier this year.
"I'm a fan of his and I've been so impressed by how he's used his celebrity and star power to help others," O'Rourke said. "He's a good guy that's done some good work in the state and he's a great actor on top of all that."
"He's a really popular figure whose political views have not in any way been fixed," O'Rourke said. "I don't know, for example, who he voted for in the most consequential election since 1864 in this country. I don't know how he feels about any of the issues."
https://www.chron.com/politics/article/Beto-O-Rourke-Texas-governor-run-McConaughey-16485628.php
RainCaster
(12,812 posts)A very valid one.
tblue37
(66,502 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)He dropped out before the primaries began.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)JI7
(91,859 posts)after the Trump disaster.
Beto did well for a Democrat in the Senate race. We just need someone that could do what was done in Georgia. Both are similar with large demographic that usually votes more democratic but too many don't vote and just don't pay much attention to politics.
Autumn
(47,776 posts)
kimbutgar
(25,024 posts)I guess Texas gets more stupider in who they vote for who leads them.
walkingman
(9,218 posts)I think Beto would be better for Texjesusstan. I can't imagine McConaughey being a Rethug but until he says who knows?
PatSeg
(50,164 posts)At least with McConaughey, there is a chance that Texas find some sanity. He certainly wouldn't be my first choice, but getting rid of the republicans in charge is a very high priority.
Me.
(35,454 posts)Seriously...whoever has the best chance at beating Abbott should be the candidate...we need that put out
FakeNoose
(37,308 posts)... but that doesn't disqualify him. How he stands on the issues facing Texas and the country - that might disqualify him. Time will tell.
marble falls
(65,239 posts)... but when you get into the voting booth - it's Beto all the way.
"Vote for McConaughey:
he's alright, alright, alright!"
Wouldn't that get tiring quick!
Fiendish Thingy
(19,265 posts)PortTack
(35,631 posts)mucifer
(25,162 posts)Fiendish Thingy
(19,265 posts)mucifer
(25,162 posts)they work their way up the ladder starting in state legislatures or other offices. Al was able to get elected because he had money, a name some people recognized and he is dedicated.
ananda
(31,691 posts)I've heard several people say how much
they like McConaughey.
questionseverything
(10,805 posts)His stance would probably turn Illinois red
Hopefully Texas democrats pick someone like mm who might actually win
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)He's been quietly going around the state registering people to vote and he can raise more money than Abbott. Stacey Abrams is working on Texas. Ultimately McConaughey won't run for governor but I wouldn't be surprised if he ran for senate. Greg Abbott won't be the next governor of Texas and he knows it. Everything he does reeks of desperation.
With respect to guns people are tired of seeing their friends, neighbors and loved ones gunned down on a trip to the grocery store. They want change. This is not going to be the problem you think it is.
questionseverything
(10,805 posts)There is a lot of room between sensible gun control and what beto preaches
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)With the anti mask/vax contingent being killed off by the Delta variant Texas Republicans are going to be short of votes by the time this election rolls around even with their rigged voting laws.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)questionseverything
(10,805 posts)N/t
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Doodley
(10,876 posts)bamagal62
(3,906 posts)Treefrog
(4,170 posts)But I think Beto has no chance against him or Abbot.
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)Treefrog
(4,170 posts)Ill buy you a beer if Im wrong.
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)I won't even say I told you so.
Treefrog
(4,170 posts)I'd be happy to be wrong.
brush
(59,795 posts)My guess is he's no trumper but probably not a Democrat.
PortTack
(35,631 posts)brush
(59,795 posts)He's smart and probably knew then that he might bet into politics later. Now if he had said "We intend to make him a one-term president" like McTurtle said when Obama took office, I would say he's no doubt a trumper. But saying "give him a chance" is non-committal and what many people say to an incoming president.
I'm a Democrat and will support Beto should he run. It's going to be hard to overcome the "confiscate their guns" statement though. It is Texas.
mvd
(65,628 posts)Kind of like Kelly Clarkson. On the good side, Kelly supported Obama and doesnt believe in the death penalty. But on the bad side, she once gushed over Ron Paul! Matthews views on Trump are even vague. I would support Beto at this time.
PortTack
(35,631 posts)gulliver
(13,422 posts)It's actually high time we had more of them. Al Franken proved himself in the Senate. High profile actors aren't "just" actors. They're business people, often with broad knowledge of the human condition. And high profile politicians these days are all actors to some extent anyway. They're forced to be.
LeftInTX
(32,761 posts)He probably won't even run.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)their guns.
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)the anti vax/mask Republicans in Texas are going to come up short. How many in TX have died of Covid?
brush
(59,795 posts)tblue37
(66,502 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Actually a decent movie.
FakeNoose
(37,308 posts)It was mainly the younger guys - Channing Tatum, Joe Mangiello, Alex Pettyfer that did most of the dancing. McConaughey played the (older) club owner who hired the dancers to entertain his women customers.
tblue37
(66,502 posts)backwards somersault at the end of his routine, with his hand clutching his groin. (I read an article where he talked about it.)
FakeNoose
(37,308 posts)

tritsofme
(19,151 posts)He dug his own grave during his quixotic presidential campaign. Abbott is very vulnerable, facing off against Beto would be a gift to him.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)I'm guessing you were not impressed
when he campaigned by jumping up on tables and waving his arms in the air?
Treefrog
(4,170 posts)I thought the skateboarding was a wee bit lame too. Just my opinion.
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)failure or the loss of a woman's right to choose?
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)Last edited Sat Sep 25, 2021, 07:54 PM - Edit history (1)
And has been organizing ever since. If it snows again in Texas Abbott should probably pack his bags.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)Didn't he quit before the primaries began?
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)didn't see a way forward with his presidential campaign so he went home where he felt he could do the most good. Nothing wrong with that.
Celerity
(49,773 posts)https://www.forbes.com/sites/palashghosh/2021/06/17/ted-cruz-says-actor-matthew-mcconaughey-would-make-formidable-candidate-for-texas-governor-in-2022/?sh=50db6295e948
McConaughey, who won an Academy Award for Dallas Buyers Club, has reportedly broached the idea of running for governor in Texas political circles, as well as in discussions with an unnamed energy company CEO. McConaughey, whose primary residence is in Austin, has a high profile in Texas, having recently helped to raise millions of dollars for victims of the winter storm that hit the state earlier this year. In late May in an appearance on Ellen Degeneres talk show, McConaughey told guest host Garth Brooks that running for governor is something he will give honest consideration to. Eschewing political labels, McConaughey has described his views as aggressively centrist and has lamented extremists of all stripes.
gldstwmn
(4,575 posts)to run he is going to have to answer the difficult questions. He is an every man right now.