Matthew McConaughey compares politics to 'bag of rats' while discussing running for Texas governor

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Matthew McConaughey loves Texas, but enough to join the political "bag of rats" and run for governor there? He's not yet sold on the idea.

The Oscar winner was on the New York Times's Sway podcast and host Kara Swisher got a bit out of him regarding where he stands on hot-button issues, like the state's abortion ban. But he makes it clear he still isn't sure about getting into the "broken business" of politics, despite favorable polls. After all, he "could arguably have more influence" in an informal role.

The Dallas Buyers Club star, 51, said he's still "measuring" a run and that involves "learning about politics." He has "people and mentors that I’ve talked with and seek counsel from," but when asked to divulge who, insisted, "I’ll keep those to myself."

He did say that if he ran, he would want to "make real change," but thinks right now, "It's a fixed game. [Politicians] go in there [and] just put on a bunch of Band-Aids in four years, and walk out, and they rip ’em off when you’re gone. I’m not interested in that. Does politics itself need such repurposing right now that it’s like, don’t get into that game? They’re lost."

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/matthew-mc-conaughey-politics-bag-of-rats-145812849.html

[a kennedy]

1. fawk him......I used to love his movies......now?? Ah, now??? he is an ASS HOLE.

JMHO.

[forthemiddle]

2. Is he ready to give up acting?

He is arguably one of the best actors of all time. Is he ready to totally go in another direction?
Only he can answer that, it will be interesting to see where this leads.

[LeftInTX]

3. He's still Dazed and Confused

[Boomerproud]

4. A bag of rats that gnaw on you.

Sounds about right. Throw in the cesspool they're drowning in and you've got an accurate picture.

[UTUSN]

5. Note to AWwWrite: Nobody needs your distraction.

[Danmel]

6. Another dilettante who has no idea how government works

Or should work. The last thing we need is another ego driven dabbler.

[marble falls]

7. Sooo he's just another rat trying to get in the bag? Some people really ought to stay in their lane.

He's been in some good films, but as a Gov, he ain't gonna be alright, alright , alright.

[mvd]

8. He'd be over his head

And he’s doing more of the “far left” and far right equivalency. We have enough of that.

Beto is still our best choice as of now.