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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMatthew McConaughey compares politics to 'bag of rats' while discussing running for Texas governor
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 Ive talked with and seek counsel from," but when asked to divulge who, insisted, "Ill 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 youre gone. Im not interested in that. Does politics itself need such repurposing right now that its like, dont get into that game? Theyre lost."
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/matthew-mc-conaughey-politics-bag-of-rats-145812849.html
a kennedy
(29,642 posts)JMHO.
forthemiddle
(1,378 posts)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
(25,202 posts)Boomerproud
(7,949 posts)Sounds about right. Throw in the cesspool they're drowning in and you've got an accurate picture.
UTUSN
(70,671 posts)Danmel
(4,911 posts)Or should work. The last thing we need is another ego driven dabbler.
marble falls
(57,063 posts)He's been in some good films, but as a Gov, he ain't gonna be alright, alright , alright.
mvd
(65,169 posts)And hes doing more of the far left and far right equivalency. We have enough of that.
Beto is still our best choice as of now.