In a video published Sunday night, the award-winning actor says that political leadership was not the path he would choose “at this time”.
Will support companies
McConaughey says he will instead spend his time supporting businesses and foundations that create opportunities for others to succeed.
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The battle to become the next governor of Texas is set to become one of the most high-profile in the United States in 2022. Republican Greg Abbott is trying to secure his third term, while Democrat Beto O’Rourke, who lost the battle for a seat in The Senate, last month, announced that he was throwing himself into the election campaign.
The 52-year-old Hollywood star, known for films such as “Dazed and Confused” and “Dallas Buyers Club”, never said which party he would run for when he considered joining the gubernatorial race.
– Can help
McConaughey has also avoided commenting on specific political issues, nor has he taken a stand on inflammatory issues in the state.
Considering standing for election
– Politicians? The good guys can help us get where we need to go, yes, McConaughey said in the video posted on Twitter.
– But let’s be clear, they can not do anything for us unless we choose to do something for ourselves, he added.
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