A Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler poll shows actor Matthew McConaughey has more support than incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. The Dallas Morning News’ reporter Robert T. Garrett explores the poll and whether the Oscar-winner could be a real contender.
Matthew McConaughey commands more support to be Texas’ next governor than incumbent Greg Abbott, according to a poll released Sunday by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler.
However, the film actor and political newcomer could hit potholes in either major party’s primary if he enters next year’s governor’s race, the poll found.
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WATCH HEREFor months, McConaughey has teased political pundits and TV talk show hosts with musings that he might enter politics in his home state.
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