McConaughey urges independent voters to turn out in midterm elections

Matthew McConaughey is reported to have urged independents to flex their political muscle and vote in the midterms. Parade and News24 describe his remarks as a call to move away from the two-party system and a 6-minute rant that drew mixed reactions.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 10:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 19 Oct, 10:20 UTCPicked up on News
3. 19 Oct, 10:20 UTCWashington Examiner covers McConaughey's midterm call
4. 19 Oct, 10:47 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• matthew mcconaugheyGoogle Trends
• Matthew McConaughey Tells Voters to Ditch the Two-Party System, but Fans Have 1 Big ProblemParade Magazine
• Matthew McConaughey’s wild 6-minute political rant raises eyebrowsNews24