Former US President
George W. Bush
recently commented on Hollywood star
Matthew McConaughey's potential run for
governor
of
Texas
and said that the job is anything but easy.
While appearing on a talk show, Bush was asked about the possibility of the 51-year-old actor really considering a run for Texas governor, he said, "I read that, Matthew, yeah... I tell you this, it's a tough business."
The former first lady, Laura Bush also appeared with George on the morning telecast, which is co-hosted by their daughter Jenna Bush Hager.
McConaughey had previously said that a gubernatorial run for office in his home Lone Star State is a true consideration. He told 'The Balanced Voice' podcast in March that he was actively "looking into" the question of "What is leadership role?"
The '
Dallas Buyers Club
' actor said, "What is my role, what is my category in my next chapter of life that I'm going into now?"
As per Fox News, Bush also maintained that he had "no idea" if McConaughey had a true shot at winning a political seat. He has previously served as Texas governor from 1995 until 2000. George resigned his post to continue serving as president from 2001 to 2009.
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