Matthew McConaughey seems like a crypto Trumpkin

[DemocratSinceBirth]

That's the impression I got when listening to him being interviewed on Howard Stern.

[dalton99a]

1. McConaughey has not criticized Trump once. Or any Republican for that matter

[DemocratSinceBirth]

2. He's definitely leans right as is his rjight.

[LizBeth]

10. He did tell all on the right including women and POC that he was our President

and we all needed to give him a chance. My reaction was a big fuck that. easy for privilege to say sit back and enjoy.

[Tree Lady]

3. I googled and found article where he said he is in the middle

Sounds to me like he is being sneaky, trying to win both sides. Hubby heard him on Howards show and thought his ideas were a bit nutty.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. Howard is a great interviewer and an extraordinarily bright guy.

I think he regrets some of the on-air stuff he did when he was younger which was just mean.

[Tree Lady]

6. Me too, he has changed since he has been

With Beth for the good in my opinion. My husband laughs when he talks about Bachelor and other shows he watches with Beth.

At first I wondered if it was another pretty blond marrying rich guy but she really loves him and has turned him into quite a animal lover.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

32. If you get a chance watch his interview of Hillary Clinton.

[blogslut]

4. He's another Kinky Friedman IMHO

[LizBeth]

7. I never have liked him. He always made me wary. I do not think he respects, other than white male.

I think he does poorly covering it but fools a lot of people. I have watched him over the years and so very very full of himself. Pretend humble.

[Cosmocat]

13. I was always off put by him because

Of what you note, but he made a bizarre upgrade in his acting the last decade.

[TexasLefty29]

8. I'm disappointed to hear this.

If Beto doesn’t run against Abbott, who else will for the dem ticket?

[dutch777]

19. Good question, who do the Dems have besides Beto? I would rather have a moderate Repub rather

than Abbott or similar Trump sycophant. I am assuming that Abbott is term limited as Gov, he's on term 2, but I could be wrong. McConaghey has name recognition on his side and he has played it neutral and he is good looking. That probably plays well in TX on the right unlest there is a more esteemed Rep candidate. Assuming TX gets hit with another wave of Covid due to complete removal of restrictions, damage from the cold snap/power issue, Houston's hurricane/flood issues and other serious missteps, the voters may be looking for serious change. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out or if it is all forgotten by next major election.

[TexasLefty29]

21. I've been on the edge of my seat about it

For a couple of months now. That guy Abbott is a real piece of work - a generic, knock-office, wannabe Bush.

But he is not endearing. Not charismatic.
And certainly doesn’t seem to give many thoughts to ALL Texans. Maybe just those that serve him.

Maybe if Beto runs again, after Abbott runs Texas into the dirt, we will be ready for that serious change - and go blue. It’s time....

[dutch777]

22. I do hope you are correct and TX goes blue. Could be the first domino to fall our way

and then let FL, OH and others follow.

[TexasLefty29]

24. Wave!!! 🌊 (nt)

[UTUSN]

29. No term limits over there. Goodhair was there multiple cycles.

[uponit7771]

9. Crap, keep him far away from any higher office

[sop]

11. Michael Jordan once said "Republicans buy sneakers, too" when asked about his refusal to become

involved in politics. I suspect McConaughey wants everyone to watch his movies.

[FlyingPiggy]

12. I hope that's it. He needs to stand for progressive ideals.

Otherwise if he has a formidable democratic opponent, I will be supporting his opponent instead (NOT Abbott)

[DemocratSinceBirth]

31. That was then. This is now.

Since then Jordan donated to Harvey Gantt, supported Bill Bradley, condemned police brutality, and donated one million dollars to Black Lives Matter.

[sop]

34. Jordan supports social causes today he wouldn't have touched when he was still a player.

But, he's a billionaire team owner now, considered the GOAT and today's NBA players and their fans have changed dramatically. Other sports haven't changed much. Colin Kaepernick was blackballed from the NFL for expressing social and political views many NBA players routinely express without experiencing any repercussions.

[jorgevlorgan]

14. He thinks that the left is as bad as the right, which in itself makes him an

Extreme right wing moron.

[Wounded Bear]

15. Not a fan of celebrities seeking office...

especially higher profile offices. Maybe start at the bottom somewhere and earn some creds first.

[Funtatlaguy]

16. He doesn't wear deodorant. Says it's not manly, that men should smell like men.

Saw him interviewed once where he talked about that. About made me vomit thinking about how much he must stink.

[Paladin]

23. Jeez. A Republican, and a degenerate.

No thanks.

[11 Bravo]

27. If one bathes regularly and practices rudimentary hygiene ...

deodorant is totally superfluous.

I use it because I like to smell good, as opposed to having no scent at all; but if you need to find a reason to dislike McConaughey, perhaps you might consider searching for something slightly more significant.

[meadowlander]

17. He's Arnold Schwarzenegger but he plays bongos and smokes pot.

It's not that I think celebrities can never make good politicians (e.g. Al Franken) but you have to ask "If this guy wasn't a movie star would I for a second consider him qualified for the job?"

[Blue Owl]

18. Seek not the political stage... Politics you must resist...

[Earth-shine]

20. Crypto is the word. I can't understand those Lincoln car commercials. nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

33. He went from playing light characters to dark characters.

The mysterious guy is an ancient archetype.

[tandem5]

25. We know what he wants and we also know the electorate he's

trying to appeal to. One thing is for certain 'though -- he's not the trailer-livin' on the beach laid-back, bongo-beating, "all right all right all right" personality he originally cultivated and that should give everybody pause.

[tanyev]

26. Every time I've heard him interviewed recently it's always felt like an actor

trying to play an intellectual.

[sir pball]

28. He wasn't originally cast in Dazed and Confused

Till he went out drinking with the director one night and behaved pretty much exactly as he acts in the movie.

Take from that what you will.

[RANDYWILDMAN]

30. he is not very smart and wants to be an everyman

perfect for Texas, but wont play anywhere that he gets asked a nuanced question.

He is prolly a secret libertarian, all naked bongo's and weed.

Doubt he really cares about most people, but i'm sure he wants most people to go watch his movies.