Matthew McConaughey says decision on Texas governor run “coming shortly” – By Ariana Garcia (Houston Chronicle) / Nov 23 2021
The Texas-born actor says he has actively questioned whether he has what it takes to lead the Lone Star State.
Actor Matthew McConaughey says his decision to run for Texas governor will be announced “shortly” as the deadline to declare approaches on December 13. In an interview Tuesday with The Hollywood Reporter, the Texas-born Oscar winner denied being “coy and noncommittal” about his potential run and says he has taken time to study and prepare for the new role before officially diving into Texas politics.
“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,” McConaughey told Hollywood Report’s James Hibberd. “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.” The statement follows former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke’s announcement last week on officially joining the race.
McConaughey told Hibberd he’s more of a “storyteller” and “CEO” than a politician, and has actively questioned whether he has what it takes to lead the Lone Star State. “There’s great sacrifice that comes with a decision,” McConaugh said. “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.” When asked if he had heard O’Rourke’s announcement, McConaughey responded “I missed the news. I figured he would.”
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