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In reply to the discussion: Matthew McConaughey polling better than Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor race [View all]Celerity
(43,314 posts)39. Gilberto Hinojosa, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, told Politico if McConaughey chooses to run
on the ticket, he would welcome him
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.
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.
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Matthew McConaughey polling better than Beto O'Rourke in the Texas governor race [View all]
left-of-center2012
Sep 2021
OP
It's all fun and games talking "alright, alright, alright" over cocktails ...
marble falls
Sep 2021
#6
No celebrities in government! Isn't McConaughey a Republican/Libertarian? Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Sep 2021
#8
Well, of course. Franken already has a past record of government service. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Sep 2021
#54
He didn't when he ran for senate the first time. Most politicians don't start as senators
mucifer
Sep 2021
#56
After tfg was elected he publicly said we should give him a chance..pretty much says it all!!
PortTack
Sep 2021
#37
That sounds like a calculated answer to me. Calulated with an eye for the future.
brush
Sep 2021
#41
I see absolutely nothing wrong with celebrities running for office on the Dem side
gulliver
Sep 2021
#16
I see a huge Republican turnout when they run ads showing O'Rourke saying he wants to confiscate
PoliticAverse
Sep 2021
#19
Yeah, you can't say things like that in Texas, maybe deep blue California but not many other states.
brush
Sep 2021
#21
He did dance, and his g-string broke in real life as he performed. That's why he did that
tblue37
Sep 2021
#36
He was deeply affected by the mass shooting at a Walmart that killed 23 people and
gldstwmn
Sep 2021
#59