Coverage dated November 28, 2021

Matthew McConaughey won't run for Texas governor in 2022

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Actor Matthew McConaughey isn't running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate.

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Breitbart News
WATCH: Matthew McConaughey Says He Won't Run for Texas Governor (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
After teasing it for nearly a year, actor Matthew McConnaughey has decided he will not be running to become the next governor of Texas.
Daily Progress
Matthew McConaughey won't run for Texas governor in 2022 (opens Daily Progress)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Daily Progress's feed description
Actor Matthew McConaughey isn't running for Texas governor after months of publicly flirting with the idea of becoming the latest celebrity candidate.
Politico
McConaughey not running for governor of Texas (opens Politico)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Politico's feed description
The actor had been considered a wild card in the 2022 race.
NBC 6 South Florida
Ending Months of Speculation, McConaughey Says He Will Not Run for Texas Governor (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Nov 28, 2021
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Actor Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor, he said Sunday in a video posted on social media.
CBS News
Matthew McConaughey won't run for governor of Texas "at this moment" (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
CBS News's feed description
After months of speculation, Oscar-winning actor calls bid for governorship a "humbling and inspiring path to ponder," but one he's "choosing not to take at this moment."
Fox7 Austin
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Fox7 Austin's feed description
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
BizPac Review
Matthew McConaughey announces 'humbling' decision on running for governor of Texas (opens BizPac Review)
Published Nov 28, 2021
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"It's a humbling and inspiring path to ponder. It is also a path that I am choosing not to take at this moment."
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Nov 28, 2021
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
By Raja Razek and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday that a future in political leadership is not in the cards — right now. After acknowledging that he had taken time exploring politics and considered a run for the governor of Texas, McConaughey said in a video message on T…
KVUE
Matthew McConaughey says he's not running for Texas governor (opens KVUE)
Published Nov 28, 2021
KVUE's feed description
The award-winning actor made the announcement in a three-minute video shared on Twitter Sunday evening.
The Hill
McConaughey says he won't seek political office 'at this moment' (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 28, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Actor Matthew McConaughey on Sunday shot down swirling speculation that he might launch a gubernatorial bid in his home state of Texas.
PJ Media
Alright, Alright, Alright... Matthew McConaughey Makes Decision on Texas Gubernatorial Bid (opens PJ Media)
Published Nov 28, 2021
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Actor Matthew McConaughey has been teasing a possible gubernatorial bid in his home state of Texas. On Sunday night, he finally announced his decision in a video posted to Twitter....
Townhall
Matthew McConaughey Makes An Announcement on Whether or Not He Will Run for Governor of Texas (opens Townhall)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Townhall's feed description
After some pretty serious teasing, actor Matthew McConaughey officially announced on Sunday night that he will not be running to be the governor of Texas after all. In a slightly over
New York Times
Matthew McConaughey Says He Will Not Run for Texas Governor ‘at This Moment’ (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 28, 2021
New York Times's feed description
With about two weeks before the candidate filing deadline for the Texas primary, the actor said a run for office is “a path that I’m choosing not to take at this moment.”
France 24
Matthew McConaughey not seeking Texas governorship 'at this moment' (opens France 24)
Published Nov 28, 2021
France 24's feed description
Matthew McConaughey will not run for governor of Texas "at this moment", the Oscar-winning actor said Sunday, after months of speculation that he would make the leap into politics.
The Daily Caller
Matthew McConaughey Won’t Run For Governor Of Texas (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 28, 2021
The Daily Caller's feed description
American actor Matthew McConaughey announced he will not run for governor in the state of Texas after months of speculation.
Insider
Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor but politics is 'a humbling and inspiring path to ponder' (opens Insider)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Insider's feed description
Matthew McConaughey said this year he was seriously considering a run for governor, though he has not been specific about his political stances.
Forbes
Matthew McConaughey Announces He Won’t Be Running For Governor (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Forbes's feed description
Matthew McConaughey isn’t running for governor of Texas.
Wyoming Public Media
Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor in 2022 (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
After months of dropping hints and dodging specifics, Matthew McConaughey has finally announced his much-speculated-about plans for the Texas governor race: He won't be running in it.
Fox News
Matthew McConaughey makes decision on whether he will run for Texas governor (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Fox News's feed description
Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday that he has decided against a run for Texas governor amid speculation that the actor might enter the race.
The Week
Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor 'at this moment' (opens The Week)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Washington Examiner's feed description
Actor Matthew McConaughey has chosen not to run for Texas governor for the time being.
Truthout
Matthew McConaughey Says He Won't Run for Governor of Texas Next Year (opens Truthout)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Truthout's feed description
The actor's decision leaves Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as the main candidates in the race.
NBC News
Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Actor Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor after toying with the idea of running for public office for the past two years.
WMUR
Matthew McConaughey announces he will not run for Texas governor (opens WMUR)
Published Nov 28, 2021
WMUR's feed description
Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday in a video message on Twitter that a future in political leadership is not in the cards -- right now.
The Guardian
Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Texas governor (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 28, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Actor, 52, who many feared could split Democratic vote if he ran as an independent, says ‘it’s a path I’m choosing not to take at this moment’
Los Angeles Times
Alright, alright: Matthew McConaughey isn't running for Texas governor just yet (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Oscar winner and famous Texan Matthew McConaughey will not be running for Texas governor — at least not "at this moment," he says.

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