Is McConaughey's July 4th Video Teasing a Run for TX Governor?
Texas Governor. In fact, there have been several polls done to get a sense of how Texans might feel about McConaughey's "maybe" gubernatorial race. Several of these polls have shown a strong standing for McConaughey--some even show him out-polling our current Governor, Greg Abbott. Get our free mobile app  And after the video he posted on this past July 4th, the speculation and chatting and pondering has only increased. The two-and-a-half minute video he posted on his social media, although light-hearted and frankly chuckle-inducing, at times, does seem to encourage a sense of unity among Americans, as leaders are often expected to do. The American flag. He wishes America a happy birthday, and goes on to discuss how important it is for us all to work together and to accept our "collective responsibility" as a nation. After all, he said, "we're all in this together." He admitted that last year was a bit perplexing, but then attempted to smooth the rough edges of 2020's folly because, and no-one else could say it quite like this:  "But let's also remember that we are babies. As a country, we are basically going through puberty in comparison to other countries' timeline. And we're gonna go through growing painswe are going through growing pains." He went on to explain that he wasn't excusing, but rather dealing with reality as it is. He encouraged all Americans to keep learning and growing because "the alternative sucks." I told you he kept it pretty light-hearted. But aside from his casual tone, it does seem evident that McConaughey has a sincere love for this country, and that has been appealing to Texas voters, apparently. Last Sunday, another poll was taken at the University of Texas, where McConaughey currently serves as "minister of culture." It showed McConaughey remains a popular potential candidate for Governor of Texas. LOOK: Here are the 25 best places to live in Texas Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Texas using data from Niche . Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com  On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list. CHECK IT OUT: 20 Things Us Texans Have To Explain To Out-Of-Town'ers