McConaughey forgoes wildcard bid for Texas governor

[brooklynite]

Axios

Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday he has no immediate plans to enter politics, closing the door on a potential bid for governor of Texas in 2022.

What they’re saying: "As a simple kid born in the little town of Uvale, Texas, it never occurred to me that one day I would be considered for political leadership. It’s a humbling and inspiring path to ponder," the Oscar-winning actor said in a video posted to Twitter.

"It is also a path that I am choosing not to take at this moment," McConaughey continued.

McConaughey said he instead plans to "continue to work and invest the bounty I have by supporting entrepreneurs, businesses and foundations that I believe… are creating pathways for people to succeed in life."

Link to tweet

[sop]

1. Smart move. No matter what positions he takes, he'll alienate half his fans. No money in that.

[aggiesal]

2. Isn't it UvalDe, Texas? n/t

[LeftInTX]

5. LOL...He wasn't raised in Uvalde

I can tell by the accent

[aggiesal]

7. I think he said he was born there. n/t

[LeftInTX]

8. Yes he was. His accent sounds East Texas

[certainot]

3. good, dumbass

[blogslug]

4. good

[Iggo]

6. "...no immediate plans..."

That’s what people say when they’re tryin to NOT close the door.

[Arazi]

9. Good. However slim Beto's chances are, having McConaughey out is better for his prospects

[Texasgal]

10. Thank Goodness!

He would only muck up this election with votes not given to Beto.

I was never a fan of him running from the get go... I am glad he has his head screwed on right with this.

[budkin]

11. Good. He sucks.

As soon as I heard him open his mouth I cringed.

[Polybius]

12. He kinda looks like Eric Roberts in Best Of the Best

Movie is from 1989 I think.

[harumph]

13. This is going to get me flamed.

IMO, Matthew McConaughey (running as independent) is/was the only chance to unseat Abbott. Without going into the particulars, Beto, for all his many good points, has a flair for putting his foot in his mouth, and it is just the nature of the electorate at this time.