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Hillary Clinton scolds Matthew McConaughey for 'unfortunate' video supporting independent candidates
Fox News ^ | 10/21/2026 | Lindsay Kornick

Posted on 11/02/2026 8:25:49 AM PST by simpson96

During a podcast interview Wednesday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized a video from actor Matthew McConaughey encouraging voters to consider independent candidates.

On Sunday, McConaughey took to social media and challenged the long-held notion that voting for an independent candidate is a wasted vote, arguing that just a handful of independent lawmakers could dramatically shift the balance of power in Washington.

"They've been telling us for years that an independent vote is a wasted vote," McConaughey said in a video shared on Instagram. "Well, a great question for our times is has that unwasted vote been working out for you?"

Liberal journalist Kara Swisher shared the video with Clinton on their new podcast "High Stakes," remarking that she didn't think McConaughey articulated the appeal of independent candidates well enough for viewers.

Clinton went further and criticized McConaughey for potentially complicating the Democratic Party's efforts to push back against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections.

"I think it's really unfortunate that somebody who's such a great actor with such a reach would be two weeks before a midterm that is aimed at stopping Trump's corruption, impunity and extreme damage to the country would suggest that any independent candidate is really a better choice," Clinton said.

"Right now, we have a broad range of Democrats running, and Democrats are representing, I think, every kind of American in these elections," she continued. "And we know, I mean, it's just a fact. We know that if we don't vote for Democrats to defeat Republicans, then Trump will have two more unchecked years to do whatever he wants to our country."

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1 posted on 11/02/2026 8:25:50 AM PST by simpson96
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To: simpson96

In other words, demonicRATS view Independents as used condoms.


2 posted on 11/02/2026 8:28:33 AM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: simpson96

I’ve never seen Hillary Clinton exhibit the intelligence she’s touted to possess. Every time she opens her mouth something stupid comes out.


3 posted on 11/02/2026 8:30:14 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: simpson96

I’ve never seen Hillary Clinton exhibit the intelligence she’s touted to possess. Every time she opens her mouth something stupid comes out.


4 posted on 11/02/2026 8:30:15 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: simpson96

Matthew is Hillary’s Bitch.


5 posted on 11/02/2026 8:30:37 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (... )
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To: simpson96

I’ve never seen Hillary Clinton exhibit the intelligence she’s touted to possess. Every time she opens her mouth something stupid comes out.


6 posted on 11/02/2026 8:30:39 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Texas Eagle

LOL! Penis head Carville and vag Clinton go together.


7 posted on 11/02/2026 8:32:42 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: simpson96

8 posted on 11/02/2026 8:34:18 AM PST by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: PGalt

GAH! If Carville and Hillary ever had a child it would look like Gollum.


9 posted on 11/02/2026 8:36:28 AM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie
Apparently not.

Liberals are in his comments saying "this is irresponsible right now" and that everyone needs to be in lockstep.
The supposed anti-fascists are acting quite fascist.
"Just go along, get in line!"


10 posted on 11/02/2026 8:40:46 AM PST by chud
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To: simpson96

Kinda like you can check out but you can never leave.

Actually, that could be the basis of a song...but I digress.


11 posted on 11/02/2026 8:45:24 AM PST by newfreep (Scott Adams was 100% correct..."There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: simpson96

Regardless of your politics, if Mrs. Clinton scolds you, you are doing something right.


12 posted on 11/02/2026 9:13:18 AM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: newfreep

🎼On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of cabbage farts rising up through the air...


13 posted on 11/02/2026 9:19:42 AM PST by gundog (The ends justify the mean tweets. )
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To: gundog
Warm smell of cabbage farts...

There's no need to introduce Hellary into this thread!

14 posted on 11/02/2026 10:14:04 AM PST by newfreep (Scott Adams was 100% correct..."There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: Jamestown1630

ALONG WITH: CHELSEA IS NOT BILL’S BIOLOGICAL CHILD


15 posted on 11/02/2026 10:56:19 AM PST by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: simpson96

SEIG!

HEIL!

Facist pig!


16 posted on 11/02/2026 11:16:45 AM PST by Clutch Martin ("The dawn cracks hard like a bull whip and it ain't takin' no lip from the night before" Tom Waits)
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To: simpson96

SEIG!

HEIL!

Facist pig!


17 posted on 11/02/2026 11:16:49 AM PST by Clutch Martin ("The dawn cracks hard like a bull whip and it ain't takin' no lip from the night before" Tom Waits)
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