Mel Gibson ‘Flattered’ by Governor Poll Favorability, but Has Zero Interest

Mel Gibson has emerged as a well-liked Republican candidate to run for California governor … and whereas he appreciates that confidence from voters — there is not any means in hell he is operating.

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

We’re advised 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 degree.

As , Mel is fairly outspoken when he has a bone to choose, 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 among those who lost their home.

Mel was additionally tremendous essential of Kamala Harris when she was operating towards Trump for president … telling TMZ straight up final fall he thinks she has the “IQ of a fence post.”

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 Special Ambassador.

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