Matthew McConaughey making calls as he weighs running for Texas governor politico.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from politico.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Political strategists, however, are skeptical that McConaughey will give up his image as a beloved cultural icon in Texas, Politico reported. Additionally, operatives do not see a path forward for the actor, considering Abbott’s strong support among the business community and his millions of dollars in the bank.
The state political class, nonetheless, is keeping a close eye on McConaughey, according to Politico.
The Hill reached out to McConaughey for comment.
And while operatives may not see a path forward for McConaughey, Texans have signaled that they would support the acclaimed actor if he were to run.
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Former state Sen. Don Huffines challenges Gov. Greg Abbott in GOP primary
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Gov. Greg Abbott will have a Republican primary opponent in 2022.
Former State Sen. Don Huffines, a frequent critic of Abbott’s handling of the pandemic, announced Monday that he is running for governor in 2022. In his announcement, Huffines blasted politicians who make promises they don’t keep.
“I’m tired of being lied to. We all are,” Huffines said. “That’s why I’m running for Texas governor.”
Huffines, 63, is a Dallas Republican who, along with his brother, co-founded Huffines Communities, a real estate development company. Huffines was in the Texas Senate from 2015 to 2019 when he was defeated for re-election by Democrat Nathan Johnson, despite having Abbott’s endorsement.
Despite strong opposition from Democrats and business leaders, Texas Republicans passed a controversial voting reform bill after an all-night legislative session.
State Rep. Sheryl Cole, D- Austin, greets protesters as she enters the Texas House Chamber at the Capitol in Austin on Thursday. (Jay Janner /Austin American-Statesman via AP)
AUSTIN, Texas (CN) Around 3 a.m. Friday morning, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 7 on an 81-64, party-line vote that followed hours of debate and over a dozen amendments being added to the controversial election bill.
SB 7 is a voting reform measure that follows the trend of other red states like Georgia and Florida, which have enacted laws limiting voter access.
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