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PubliusEnigma

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4. Too many naked bongo fests in his closet.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021, 09:38 AM

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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