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'Red States Genuinely Excited for Obama,' Says Actor Matthew McConaughey

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(Dec 22) - After traveling 4,206 miles across America, actor Matthew McConaughey felt inclined to share his new-found insights about this year's presidential election. "I was in some predominately red states when President-elect Barack Obama was elected... a bunch of people who had voted for McCain were genuinely excited and hopeful about Obama being elected," he revealed on his official MySpace page.

He continued, "They all felt that the country had spoken in earnest, electing Obama, and they were more than 'ready for the ride,' they were ready to get into the action."

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LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Actors Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves walk the sidelines with their baby during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 1, 2008 at Jones Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthew McConaughey;Camila Alves

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Matthew McConaughey poses in the prive prior the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Lopez pose in the prive prior the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alves pose in the prive prior the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alves pose in the prive prior the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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Matthew McConaughey poses in the prive prior the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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Matthew McConaughey, Camilla Alves, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony pose in the prive prior the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009 on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy.

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MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: Matthew McConaughey & Camilla Alves attend "Golden Age", Dolce & Gabbana party to celebrate Domenico Dolce 50th anniversary, at Principe of Savoia Hotel on September 25, 2008 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthew McConaughey;Camilla Alves

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McConaughey uses the rest of his blog to talk about his worldwide travels with his family and friends.

"I spent my 39th birthday on the southern rim of the Grand Canyon" with girlfriend Camila Alves and son Levi," he wrote. "[I] almost got 'butted' off the edge by a ram and caught some shooting stars. Mother Nature created something that looks so fake, it's real. I was once again reminded of how good looking this country is."

His trip even included a minor set back though, which ultimately added flavor to his "just keep living" travels.

"[My friend Gus and I] broke down in the middle of the desert in a place where we hadn't seen or heard another human for three days. I had to jog down a dirt road for a couple of hours in hope of finding a trace of anyone," he wrote. "I finally did, and her name was Matty, an 82 year old Mexican woman who loaned me her 1981 Isuzu truck with 263,000 miles on it."

Check It Out: Photos from Matt's Worldwide Adventure

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WashougalRvr

12:42 PMDec 24 2008

Who gives a turd about what Matthew Mc. thinks? I'm sick of seeing his preening, prancey self plastered all over the Media. Shut-up and act. Plus, marry the mother of your child. You and your ilk set a bad example for young people.

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Gobluespartyon

09:31 PMDec 24 2008

Even know I didn't vote for Obama I think he will do a good job being president. And I'm excited to see what Obama does I'm sick of the fighting in washington it's time to unite this country. I like Matthew McConaughey he is a pretty good actor.

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