Is Matthew McConaughey Going to Run for Governor of Texas?

Politics is a pretty depressing arena these days. Everybody is on the attack, there is little consensus, and the general atmosphere is one of anger and division. Sometimes it seems like nothing will ever bring this country together again.
And then you learn that bingo caller, professor, and philanthropist Matthew McConaughey might run for governor of Texas in 2022!
It’s just a rumor at this point, but it’s a fun one! Apparently such rumors have been in the air for years, but have really heated up recently. It’s been a frequent topic on several talk radio stations in Texas. One online publication called Texas Takes thinks things are leaning further to yay than nay. They even think he might be able to win.
A recent article on their site compiles a variety of the Dazed and Confused actor’s recent activity, in which he urges people to wear masks:
‘We don’t need two wars’ — Matthew McConaughey is reminding people that wearing a mask isn’t about politics pic.twitter.com/iyD0G5Gvvc
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 15, 2020
Gave an inspiring commencement speech to the class of 2020:
Every graduation needs a commencement speaker and what better one than Matthew @McConaughey? The Oscar-winner gives an inspiring commencement speech to class of 2020 and shows that everything is going to be alright, alright, alright. pic.twitter.com/KgGZY2FJ3V
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 15, 2020
He also sat down with Emmanuel Acho for his series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” during the recent Black Lives Matters protests:
Matthew @McConaughey sits down to have an Uncomfortable Conversation with a Black Man. Enjoy & share https://t.co/1axueAFIyu
— Emmanuel Acho (@thEMANacho) June 10, 2020
None of these appearances feature the beloved, Oscar-winning actor announcing that he’s running for office but he’s certainly not being shy about stepping out and being a voice of reason for Texans and Americans in general.
So while we may not have Governor Matthew McConaughey in office anytime soon, I think, based on his recent efforts and general humanity, it would be a lot cooler if we did!