Mel Gibson ‘Flattered’ by Governor Ballot Favorability, however Has Zero Curiosity

Mel Gibson has emerged as a preferred Republican candidate to run for California governor … and whereas he appreciates that confidence from voters — there is no means in hell he is operating.

A supply near Mel tells TMZ … he is “flattered” to have carried out so nicely in a latest straw ballot amongst 2,640 respondents, rising as the highest Republican candidate with 12% of the vote — but it surely ain’t occurring.

We’re informed Mel has by no means had any political ambitions — and that is not altering now even when voters are digging his criticisms of present Democratic management on the state and native stage.

As you understand, Mel is fairly outspoken when he has a bone to select, which occurred lots lately when he — together with many different Angelenos — blasted L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Newsom over their response to January’s lethal wildfires. MG was amongst those that misplaced their residence.

Mel was additionally tremendous crucial of Kamala Harris when she was operating in opposition to Trump for president … telling TMZ straight up final fall he thinks she has the “IQ of a fence put up.”

And hey, all of it labored out fairly nice for Mel since not solely did Trump seize an enormous victory over KH … however amongst his first orders of enterprise was to nominate Mel — together with Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone — as Hollywood’s new Particular Ambassador.

Trump mentioned the aim of making these positions is to deliver enterprise again to Hollywood … which he claims has been misplaced to international nations within the final 4 years.