James Moore is a political analyst, author and business communications consultant who has been writing and reporting on Texas politics since 1975. He is the founder of Big Bend Strategies and publishes regularly at Texas to the World. The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion on CNN.
Nothing about Texas' epic landscape is small or modest. Our hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods and droughts tend to leave the rest of the country stunned by their ferocity. And Texans are often no less powerful than our wild weather. We grow historic characters who become presidents, religious cultists, artists, actors, athletes, inventors and innovators, and writers.And occasionally some of them lose their sense of direction. James MooreThe latest? Austinite Matthew McConaughey, who is pondering a run for governor of Texas.
Opinion Yet Trump ran for president.
Opinion Matthew McConaughey has NEVER said, one way or the other, where he stands politically. Let him stick to acting. He cannot be trusted in the political arena. America is still trying to recover from the damage done between 2016-2020 by the last incompetent POTUS!
Opinion BOLD to say with laughingstock tedcruz currently in place.
Opinion He should just run his MLS team...and live a privileged life
Opinion Should not run for governor...stay an actor..
Opinion It's been proven we DON'T need politicians but people who care about the country & not power control.
Opinion Agree.
Opinion Run for Governor Matthew, Texas needs a Hero.
Opinion No.
Opinion KingJames speaks his mind, but since it’s sides with antifa, BLM, left views and communistic approaches it’s ok. I don’t know Mr. alright alright alright’s full views, but probably much more level headed than most of these retards looking for more airtime.
Opinion So far Texas has not impressed me with cruz and abott so what do you have to lose with someone who is well spoken and articulate
Opinion he's just as qualified as who they have in office now.
Opinion mcconnaughey a lot of the senator's actually do work. A lot are just posing after accomplishing the 1 of the things, they came to do. Likely, cause actually getting followup is so difficult in the midst of developing & retiring different projects. You really considering it?
Opinion He is too intelligent and caring for the job.
Opinion Sounds like the best person for the Job
Opinion Wrong. Modern day politicians are educationally compromised, they are more criminal than they are functional, so of to the trash with the old, bring in the new. The corrupt nature of politics needs to be raised as a civilisation detrimental condition.
Opinion Why, Trump had absolutely no experience and he was the POTUS for 4 years! Stupid huh? I think we the people have learned our lesson.
Opinion But a good heart and always involved in worthy causes. Hell of a lot better than what you have now. What experience he lacks he can bring on board to help him.
Opinion What’s the difference between McConaughey and the current Texas governor one gets paid to act like a governor and the other is terrible at acting like a governor
Opinion Run as a Republican and primary challenge Abbott— I will personally donate if you do. It’s the only way I can see us being able to have a shot at challenging the leadership there, McConaughey.
Opinion Why not Donald Trump ran for President with no knowledge of being president so why can’t Mcconaughey be Governor
Opinion Which means McConaughey ABSOLUTELY should, lol. Politicians get things wrong constantly, this is no exception.
Opinion So liberals complain when a basketball player like Lebron is told to stay out of politics. However, when a white actor is told to shut up and stay out of politics, it is now ok?
Opinion Celebrities in office never turns out well.
Opinion Run Sir! Traditional politicians can be so political that they’re out of touch with people and constituents’ issues. BTW, moving children out poverty needs become an amendment. Trade bandaids for surgeries- as needed.
Opinion He can't do any worse than the people 'with experience' are already doing.
Opinion Trump had no experience in politics, and was one of the best presidents. I wouldn't be quick to judge yet.
Opinion Well... Good old former President Reagan may have a word or two to say about this particular
Opinion Well we had a president who had no know experience in public office or politics and was a complete dumbass. McConaughey seems to be somewhat intelligent and compassionate human being which is totally lacking in politics right now in Texas.
Opinion Can’t do any worse...
Opinion Qualifications have to come in somewhere.. It's easy to look around right now and see the unqualified shine and it's harmful to say the least
Opinion I hope he runs now.
Opinion Funny how all the sudden celebrities aren’t qualified when it’s not YOUR view. This statement would be a lot more credible had it been applied to a vast majority of celebrities period.
Opinion He’s not wrong, our politicians have very few real life experiences other than knowing how to talk to people to get their six-figure salaries from us and produces next to nothing. I say go for it.
Opinion Matthew wants to start his political career as governor of one of our largest states? No. First get elected as a mayor or city councilman somewhere. Get some experience, Matthew, then consider becoming a governor. P
Opinion He should do what he wants. It can’t get any worse than any of the Republicans that are currently elected in Texas. Maybe a fresh new perspective would be good for Texas.
Opinion Texas politics is a train wreck so Matt managing the state sounds a lot better off than where we’re at right now.
Opinion How'd that work out when voting for a PRESIDENT?!?
Opinion Couldn't be any worse than what you have.
Opinion sounds like TRUMP!
Opinion Wonder y because he might actually work dfor the people and not the fools that are already their..have allready seen how someone that’s not a career politician gets treated “nice one cancel culture 👌😉”
Opinion Great actor, stupid individual. Now he decided to act a governor role. I believe it is stupid, but hey, if people can't gasp basics, let them experience it! Were too stupid to elect Trump, got 500k dead... Still haven't learned. Give them 1m then.
Opinion Better yet, don’t elect him.
Opinion Funny to think politicians can be experienced, in their made up game of bullshit and control.
Opinion Well , Schwarzenegger ran and won a Govenorship in California so why not let McConaughey have a go at Texas?
Opinion He’s one of my favorite actors
Opinion
Opinion What about Arnold Schwarzenegger
Opinion Hell Yeah Vote McConaughey!!!
Opinion Just like most of Biden’s cabinet choices. What’s the big deal?
Opinion Look at Trump, so really.
Opinion MatthewMccon I personally wouldn’t fuck with someone who went to Texas, the University.
Opinion His AhhhNold moment
Opinion Literally anyone, is better than the best the GOP has to offer
Opinion If I’m a resident of CA, can I vote in Texas too? I believe Hollywood can save America.
Opinion Just having common sense and a good heart would be a great start. Team player.
Opinion I asked myself this,'Self, do we really need another movie star or celebrity in politics?' And Self answered, 'only if a america needs a nude bongo player to bring the US back together.'
Opinion Simple: No
Opinion Haven’t we learned anything?
Opinion Well it's not like Abbot is doing a 'great' job...
Opinion Ummmmmmm....
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Opinion So should CNN when you hire the brother of one of the worst governors around. Looks like even having his own PR mouth piece couldn’t save him.
Opinion That's what they used to say about Trump...
Opinion Agree
Opinion “Experience in politics” equates to knowing how to bullshit people.
Opinion Didn't stop TRUMP, did it?
Opinion No he needs to run! Show the professional crooks they can be replaced!
Opinion So ... Trump anyone?
Opinion Jim, have you read his biography?very interesting and insightful ✅
Opinion Not the Lincoln Lawyer!
Opinion I agree. Actors are always acting, even when they shouldn’t be.
Opinion You remember what happened when an ignorant self serving 'man' ran and won an election right? No one slept soundly for 4 years! Stay in you lane Matthew
Opinion BETO O’ROUKE IS YOUR GUY TEXAS! Abbott hid under the covers and Cruz ran to Cancun. Beto reached out to hundreds of thousands to help and raised millions to rescue Texans. Come on!
Opinion Why not Matthew? Hell, Bullwinkle would make a better governor than Abbott and his pal, Rocky, the squirrel, would be a far better lieutenant governor than Patrick. 🇨🇱
Opinion
Opinion Seemed a little odd to me, too.
Opinion Arnold Schwartzenegger was a good governor in my opinion
Opinion Shut up and act? Really?
Opinion He has more experience than Biden. That’s a fact !!
Opinion If he decides to run as a republican he'll be welcomed with opened arms, they have no standards, they don't even require you to have an understanding of the geography of the country or an understanding of the constitution.
Opinion But.. Reagan didn't have experience when he ran for governor of CA and the GOP stays on his jockstrap even after 40 years
Opinion Now, now. Remember Reagan? No experience in politics? Just what do actors do in their field? Yup, politicking.
Opinion Republicans don’t want him to run cause they know they will lose. Can’t just find some random dem to run against and beat by double digits. Run Matthew Run.
Opinion You mean someone who's not a crooked politician like Biden or a immature clown like Trump maybe McConaughey should run for president .
Opinion Ronald Reagan? The actor
Opinion Kinda like Trump
Opinion Covid party at the border. Mass crisis as thousands of illegals plow into our country. Many our Covid positive. Cartels are controlling us. Come on Biden Harris.
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Opinion Another wanna be idiot!!!
Opinion I support and voted from here 👍
Opinion Could he really be a worse governor than the one they have now Is being worse than GregAbbott_TX at running TX even a possibility
Opinion Experience is needed to be a politician? Bet this jim moore buffon voted for Trump and didn't say a damn word about his experience.
Opinion CNN needs to stay out of the news
Opinion Love this guy as an actor. Maybe try for city council first.
Opinion He's considering getting involved in politics. He hasn't stated anything definite or specific. Before people start bugging, can we wait to see what he decides to do?
Opinion He’s got to be better than the current guy who just banned all Covid mitigation efforts during a pandemic.
Opinion Mcconaughey needs to stick with selling cars and being a ok actor but he know crap about how to run anything even his life. Tired of entertainers thinking they know things just because they don’t really work and just sit around read a book fuckhollywood fuckcelebrities
Opinion One out of two ain’t so bad. Unlike Trump who had no talent for his chosen profession and had zero experience in public office. 50%0%. 🤪
Opinion Is he running as a Republican?
Opinion This whole talk of 'experience in public office' is how Washington recycles their brand of politics that is aligned to the System - a brand of politics that refuses to shake up the FreeWorld!
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Opinion Why not he can’t be any worse then what’s there now
Opinion Why not he has more on the ball than trump 😼
Opinion It’s pure ego. He should go back to rolling boogers in his Lincoln.
Opinion A brain dead fish can do a better job as governor than andrewcuomo ! MatthewMccon will do just fine.
Opinion He should consider running for a local position like city council first if he's really interested in serving his community.
Opinion Well Abbott acts like he IS high, Matthew will BE high so maybe he gets a point for honesty? Alright, alright, alright...will Lincoln be the official car of Texas?
Opinion I would bet it All ...that MM could have done a better job at president then tRump! ✌👍😏
Opinion Go Matt you can win and that scares Democrats
Opinion They made Biden President he couldn't do no worse
Opinion He is the right person for such job. And who are you determine otherwise. You are afraid of Donald Trump season 2 😂
Opinion Go Mathew, you will make a great governor
Opinion And he mumbles.........
Opinion As much as I long to see the last of GregAbbott_TX & KenPaxtonTX, we don't need another carnival barker, riverboat gambler, snake handler, religious charlatan, psychotic grifter or court jester in Texas politics. We've already got all those, & most of them are named tedcruz.
Opinion Does CNN not want him to run because he is a straight white male?
Opinion Then he would never get voted in, so what does it matter?
Opinion To be far, anyone who read or watched news in the last 40years new Trump was going to be a failure and at this point, McConaughey couldn’t do any worse. Alright alright
Opinion Not unlike Trump then 😖
Opinion The bar is currently set very low and its not like the states experienced politicians are worth a damn. Unless vacationing in Mexico during a major catastrophe or blaming wind power is a good trait.
Opinion Well.. Texas is fucced up racist state anyway, What the hell do you have to lose? Imagine lifting the mask mandate. Good luck with that.
Opinion I almost agree but given how ‘experience’ still produces so many turd politicians, heck why not? Do it Mathew!
Opinion Is Matthew McConaughey the next Trump?
Opinion Ask Jim if he voted for Trump
Opinion Like Reagan?
Opinion No known experience in public office or politics Is EXACTLY what is needed!
Opinion Yeah cause Texas governor is doing a great job
Opinion ❤️
Opinion It’s pretty clear that GregAbbott_TX and Prick Perry have no talent too...so that’s not a reason to stop him running.
Opinion What about Tom Hanks for President
Opinion Like the politicians have done any good for Texas so far. It’s going backwards in time. Go for it McConaughey!
Opinion He's actually most common sense, and sane when talking politics. What he says probably seems foreign to leftists and right. The rest of us in the center are America's last hope.
Opinion Fool-Aid set the precedent for hiring un-qualified people to fill positions
Opinion Umm. You are arguing that McConughhey could possibly be worse than the last 3 or 4 inbred and developmentally delayed Texas governors? Are you sure you’re not developmentally delayed?
Opinion Texas would go from Thing1 to Thing2!
Opinion Well I hope you will fight Kanye too when he will talk about politic again !
Opinion If Willie Nelson ran he'd beat this Matt dude in a landslide.
Opinion Who is Matt McConaughey?
Opinion Well, I'll give him credit for acknowledging that repubs believe fake news because '(thats what they've been fed)'. But if he runs, it will be at the low bar entry point of a republican because the field is weak & lacks competition or goals. He likely couldnt push far as a Dem.
Opinion What Matthew does have is morals and a heart ♥️,compassion and love for the people of Texas🙏🏽and a great wife , Mom and kids!!
Opinion I kind of agree with this
Opinion Oh please he couldn’t be any worse than trump who the republicans have no problem following, who is a mad man in fact...Matthew will tell us to beat on our chest a few times like the wolf of wall st, big deal, McConaughey I gotchu brotha✊🏽😅
Opinion MatthewMccon because he will win
Opinion Thats how this whole country got decimated the last 4 years.
Opinion Do you want to be financially stable or free from debt I can show you how to make $5500 weekly if you are interested send me a dm now
Opinion Might as well give it a try. You did that in the highest office of the land just four years ago.
Opinion Can't do any more worse than the person currently in office.
Opinion I would vote for him if I was a Texan.
Opinion You against him because he is not entertaining your leftish bullshit agenda?
Opinion 😮😯😲
Opinion Ronald, Arnold... granted they were from CA and a shit ton better then the current donut in orifice!
Opinion Must be thinking of running as a conservative to get this reaction
Opinion Anything is better than our piece of worthless shit governed we have now
Opinion Fuck yeah! Alright alright alright !
Opinion Yeah he actually might do something for the people. Can’t have that can we....
Opinion It'd be a lot cooler if he did.
Opinion How could he be worse than the guy there now?
Opinion I'm worried that if he enters the race Beto won't stand a chance. I wish Beto hadn't run for POTUS, it truly wasn't his time. He should've done what Stacey Abrams did and not succumb to the pressure to seek another office so soon.
Opinion Was there any qualifications to run for politics? Aside from being born in this country? You see so many of them that does not have any. Why stop McConaughey? If all things fail at least he is very good looking.
Opinion He should run
Opinion geez, at this point it’s similar to the ‘anyone but trump’ approach
Opinion Trump didn't have any experience either and look how that turned out.
Opinion Beto O’Rourke for Gov. of TX!!
Opinion Why not? He’s a good man! He has integrity! He loves his state! Plus, I’m sure he will do much better than who they have now! He’s special! I mean the other “special!”
Opinion Alright... alright...alright...
Opinion But the ones who have experience are total losers and Texas has a record for choosing them, look at Trump, no exprience, famous, celebrity. I wouldn’t mind this man straddling the rein of the great state of Texas. At least he wouldn’t be doing it to line his pocket.
Opinion Another Trump wanna be🤦♀️
Opinion None of you assholes on this thread have know idea what he’s been doing He’s educated himself and knows what needs to be changed!
Opinion Alright alright alright! He would get my vote!
Opinion Ronald Reagan was an actor tooo! So give it a shot! Why not!
Opinion Hmmm. I thought Trump was a businessman and a tv personality. Didnt seem to stop him from running for office. Clearly background dont matter.
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Opinion So what's good for the goose is not good for the gander?
Opinion Matt stay out of politics please you are great at what you do
Opinion Alright, alright, alright
Opinion We elected Trump. The cats out of the bag. Anyone can be president. Atleast Matthew doesnt SEEM unstable.
Opinion He is just creepy weird... yikes!
Opinion Another Trump!!! Just what this country needs!!!
Opinion Say what you want... but McConaughey is already a better Texas leader than spineless GregAbbott_TX
Opinion 'Great talent?'
Opinion Listen pretty boy stay in acting.. We don’t need another trump lover in government..
Opinion Yeah, we did that thing here in Minnesota with Jessie Ventura a while back. He found out sitting in the chair and doing the job was a lot harder than running around throwing brickbats at office holders. Bloom where you're planted, son.
Opinion Agree. That would be disaster. Beto O'Rourke best bit.
Opinion He literally would be an upgrade from Patrick and Abbot. Tell Mr. Moore to have a seat.
Opinion I think we've all had enough of entertainers in politics.
Opinion He's radically right, almost Libertarian in his beliefs.
Opinion He should run we need to get all you life long politicians that don't know what the hell they're doing out. and people in that actually care about the country run it. Go for Matthew.
Opinion Everyone complaining as if politicians in Texas could get any worse. 😂
Opinion Yeah cuz other Texas politicians like Ted Cruz are sooooooooooooo good at their jobs.
Opinion Which is it? Being in public office for decades is good or bad? Seems like I’ve heard the argument both ways...
Opinion The former host of the apprentice didn't have experience either, so?
Opinion Why all celebrities think that they can able to do everything. No doubt he can act a successful and great governor but being a governor of one of the biggest states needs some experience in politics. BetoForGovernor
Opinion Agree
Opinion He'd still be better than who we have now.
Opinion If his views were radical left cnn wouldn’t care if he was a porn actor. McConaughey seems to lean right of center.
Opinion
Opinion You mean an experienced office holder like Cuomo, you know the guy who you covered for?
Opinion No. He should not. Nice guy but no.
Opinion I agree. He’s not qualified.
Opinion
Opinion Ppl voted for trump
Opinion Didn’t Americans just suffer through 4 years of a Hollywood elite with no political experience? Not a good idea.
BlueTX2022 Opinion Instead of immediately dismissing him, why not give him the opportunity to state a platform, express his views on issues, and what he would plan to do? I'm not saying you have to vote for him, but immediately writing him off isn't the thing to do either.
Opinion Considering he's been trying to help all Texans seeing the COVID19 PANDEMIC, Matthew McConaughey is exactly what Texas needs now! RepublicanHypocrisy since TheFormerGuy wasn't even qualified to change channels. RepublicanFear of compassionate, thinking people is real.
Opinion Great talent?..Average actor at best. 🦕🔦😎
Opinion Why? Is he a republican or a democrat
Opinion Frankly, the qualifications to be able to run for office in Texas is a beating heart.
Opinion We don’t need another actor turned politician but a mop with a bucket for a head would be a better governor than we currently have in Texas.
Opinion He would be very good at it. Have you even herd him on politics? I'm all for it.
Opinion This is what makes America great... know that being said if people actually vote this man into office they get what they deserve.
Opinion Obama made it. So I’m sure McConaughey would be fine
Opinion Same shit they said about Trump and look at all the great things he did for the AMERICAN people.
Opinion The folks with the experience aren’t really doing a good job though, are they?
Opinion As a Republican or Democrat?
Opinion No political experience is a good thing. He will bring common sense back to the system.
Opinion Why is it that everyone has to be a career politician to be considered a successful politician,I'm sure he will do his homework and surround himself with a competent staff.
Opinion Did you catch your wife getting off to MM?
Opinion Has MM said he’s running? Because I’ve seen a bunch of speculation and opinions but not one statement from him.
Opinion If doesn't want someone in politics then I certainly support that person being in politics.
Opinion You just don't like him because he refuses to be a good little Hollywood/media elitist and stick to progressive ideology. I bet your brains melted when he talked to jordanbpeterson.
Opinion Whereas Trump had no talent in his chosen profession as evidenced by his many bankruptcies and no experience in public office yet he became President. I doubt McConaughey could do worse since he isn't embroiled in multiple lawsuits or investigations BEFORE being elected.
Opinion George W. Bush had little qualification for gov and did a decent job.
Opinion Sooooooooooo Arnold Schwarzenegger happened. What about Ronald Reagan? It does not matter your profession.
Opinion He shouldn't run.. .He needs to sit out for a while. Act, VIP on sidelines, teach classes, bongos, he's done it all. Give us a break
Opinion Not sure the kind of “experience “ the present governor has is particularly beneficial to the people of Texas. Maybe someone who cares more for the people than the corruption is just what Texas needs.
Opinion How the heck could he be any worse than what Texas has now?
Opinion Mathew makes a good governor for Texas. He should Run.
Opinion Don’t be so picky! How is the current guy working out for TX Btw, Ronald Reagan was well liked and we all know his career before politics
Opinion The hate is beginning to stew. The free thinker not allowed per fake news CNN.
Opinion Well the people with experience in office politics don’t seem to know what they are doing either, if McConaughey is good at anything it’s inspiring people. How don’t see how hey can do worse than what they have now🤷🏾♀️
Opinion Like someone 'with great talent in reality TV with no known experience in public office or politics' who runs for president?
Opinion American are star struck! No he shouldn’t. This is not Hollywood fantasy, don’t play around with people’s lives and futures! Enough
Opinion After Trump anyone can run
Opinion Never happen. Move on people
Opinion Sounds like a description of Trump prior to 2016, well except for the “someone with talent.”
Opinion Non politicians is exactly what this country needs
Opinion Do not run, Matthew! We’ve already tried electing a “supposedly famous” star with no knowledge of the law or governing our democracy...and it was a total disaster...just keep doing what you do so well, Matthew!
Opinion Now do AOC!
Opinion Stick with what u know....Acting...
Opinion Like a reality show host?
Opinion “...someone with great talent in his chosen profession and no known experience in public office or politics.' It didn’t stop Trump...
Opinion If they were smart they’d vote for him. For starters, he has no reason whatsoever to become corrupt and he’s a recognizable face with new ideas that would be pretty good for the state
Opinion Beto O’rouke it is!!!!
Opinion trust me that was the worst 'Ronald Regan - triclke down' and 'Arnold Schwarzenegger - business first' period of my...at that time...lower middle income tax paying life they don't want those problems...
Opinion Stick to acting!
Opinion So were Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan, and more.
Opinion Yeah I would agree. Like fuck we need another actor in politics.
Opinion Love him as an actor. Let him stay there where he's good at what he does instead of elect him on his acting talent and watch him flounder.
Opinion Agree
Opinion Alright! Alright! Alright!!👍🇨🇦
Opinion he might actually make Texas 'great'
Opinion Worst editorial piece of the year.
Opinion I think he's a great actor, and a nice guy with good intentions, but Texas needs Beto O'Rourke he's already experienced!!
Opinion Is Jim Moore saying experienced politicians do a good job running states? That's funny.
Opinion Screw McConaughey. I’m voting for this guy.
Opinion He's better than GregAbbott_TX. A goldfish would be better than GregAbbott_TX.
Opinion I have no problem with him being involved in Texas politics——he’s a citizen and has every right to be heard and involved... that does not mean he’s qualified to run for Governor, however.
Opinion If MM is successful he will certainly raise the bar from what Texas has currently! Wondering if he’s supported by the CruzGutter.
Opinion What?
Opinion That ship sailed a little over 4 years ago. Find another take.
Opinion If trump can win so can magic mike
Opinion He has every right to run, and he is smart as fuck
Opinion But... They supported Trump for PRESIDENT...
Opinion Dude has zero practical qualifications for Governor. What could possibly go wrong?!
Opinion I think he will be great
Opinion Jeez, sounds like a certain reality show host we've all come to know & dislike.
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