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TexasTowelie

(111,906 posts)
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 06:50 AM Nov 2021

Matthew McConaughey says he'll make a decision on Texas governor run 'shortly'

Actor Matthew McConaughey promised a decision on whether he’ll run for Texas governor “shortly” in an interview with Hollywood Reporter published Tuesday.

The actor, who’s been talking about making a run for the office for months, talked about his decision-making process in a wide-ranging interview with the show business publication. The deadline to file for the Republican or Democratic primary — or to declare as an independent candidate — is Dec. 13.

“I’m a storyteller. I’m a CEO. But being CEO of a state?” he said. “Am I best equipped for the people in the state, and for my family and myself? There’s great sacrifice that comes with a decision. That’s what I’ve been doing, and there’s no tease to it. There’s me doing my diligence, and I will let you know shortly.”

McConaughey said he wasn’t being coy about the race.

“It’s a new embassy of leadership that I have really been doing my diligence to study, to look into, to question what it is, what would it be for me,” he said. “Not the question of, ‘Hey, do you think I could win?’ No. Let’s talk about what Texas politics is. Talk about a policy statement.”

Read more: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2021/11/23/matthew-mcconaughey-says-hell-make-a-decision-on-texas-governor-run-shortly/

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Matthew McConaughey says he'll make a decision on Texas governor run 'shortly' (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 2021 OP
I think he would make the race more interesting n/t left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #1
"a new embassy of leadership"? tanyev Nov 2021 #2
No. Stick to acting tulipsandroses Nov 2021 #3
☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ PortTack Nov 2021 #4
Who is behind this guy, I would like to know. Or....... northoftheborder Nov 2021 #5

northoftheborder

(7,569 posts)
5. Who is behind this guy, I would like to know. Or.......
Fri Nov 26, 2021, 07:08 PM
Nov 2021

....is he just the latest and loudest self promoter to come along in a long time? I wish him to please decline this ambition.

His word salad is even pale.

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