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(34,195 posts) Mon Nov 29, 2021, 09:26 AM Nov 2021

Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Texas governor [View all]

Source: The Guardian

Mon 29 Nov 2021 07.23 EST
The actor Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor, removing one potential obstacle from the path of Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic congressman and candidate for Senate and president now seeking to defeat the Republican Greg Abbott.

He made the announcement that he would not in a short video posted to social media on Sunday night, two weeks before the deadline to declare.

Instead, McConaughey said, he would look to support “businesses and foundations that I believe are leaders, establishments that I believe are creating pathways for people to succeed in life, organizations that have a mission to serve and build trust and dream”.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/29/matthew-mcconaughey-texas-governor-will-not-run

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Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Texas governor [View all] left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 OP

Alright, Alright, Alright.... nt global1 Nov 2021 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author PubliusEnigma Nov 2021 #3

so glad this is the first post. Calista241 Nov 2021 #5

He's smarter than I thought. dchill Nov 2021 #2

Too many naked bongo fests in his closet. PubliusEnigma Nov 2021 #4

Clear sailing now for Beto ! left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #6

Beto is going to have a tough time beating Abbot. Elessar Zappa Nov 2021 #8

Beto is proposing a "buyback" RussBLib Nov 2021 #9

It doesn't matter what the ACTUAL proposal is... RevBrotherThomas Nov 2021 #10

Unfortunately musclecar6 Nov 2021 #11

It's not only "right-wing nuts" Polybius Nov 2021 #40

Beto said: SmittyWerben Nov 2021 #15

"Will your buy-back program accept Assault Rifles?" maxsolomon Nov 2021 #45

And if they don't want to sell them? Polybius Nov 2021 #39

to be fair RussBLib Nov 2021 #41

I had a good proposal last year Polybius Nov 2021 #42

I just don't see the point EX500rider Nov 2021 #44

Handguns are by far the most common murder weapon used in the United States EX500rider Nov 2021 #43

I agree. I recently contacted his campaign to share that sentiment. Lonestarblue Nov 2021 #14

Yup. I think the gun issue is a huge deal with too many in Texas, and regardless of the JohnSJ Nov 2021 #20

Would Matthew endorse Beto? Not sure where he stands on such things as, you know, issues. TheRickles Nov 2021 #7

He is a self-described "aggressive centrist" TxGuitar Nov 2021 #13

He also does not vote! LeftInTX Nov 2021 #37

I also want to make an announcement relayerbob Nov 2021 #12

Another wildly embarrassing Republican, out of the race? Paladin Nov 2021 #16

He never declared for a party. left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #17

He's been trending Republican, ever since he started talking politics. Paladin Nov 2021 #21

OK. That's your opinion left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #23

See #22 below left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #25

I am so relieved he is not doing this. That would be a death knell for yellowdogintexas Nov 2021 #36

He never identified as a republican, and personally I think he would have had the best JohnSJ Nov 2021 #22

Always glad to hear opinions from California. (nt) Paladin Nov 2021 #24

Too bad most in Texas aren't like Austin. While it is way too early, the early polls are not JohnSJ Nov 2021 #26

Austin is way-the-hell overrated. Paladin Nov 2021 #27

Ok, so the entire state of Texas is as red and dumb as they say? BradAllison Nov 2021 #28

Rejoice in your hatred of Texas. Paladin Nov 2021 #33

..... BradAllison Nov 2021 #35

Sorry to hear that. When I was last there it was like an oasis in the desert, now it JohnSJ Nov 2021 #31

Born in Austin ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 2021 #32

Austin is no longer the lone liberal outpost in Texas. Paladin Nov 2021 #34

Fort Worth went for Hilary, Beto and Biden. So do not give up on this election! yellowdogintexas Nov 2021 #38

Good. highplainsdem Nov 2021 #18

I thought it was a bit of pipe dream anyway. heckles65 Nov 2021 #19

Who needs yet another "actor" devoid of any experience in governing running for governor? PSPS Nov 2021 #29

I'd prefer it to Abbott. maxsolomon Nov 2021 #46

Let's see how this will affect Betos polls left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #30

LOL - He was never going to run! He has a contract with HBO TexasBushwhacker Dec 2021 #47