Democrats Balk At Prospect Of Howard Schultz Running As An Independent

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the coffee company's annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. Schultz defended the company's new "Race Together" campaign that has been criticized for b... Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the coffee company's annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. Schultz defended the company's new "Race Together" campaign that has been criticized for being naive and even using racial tensions to boost its bottom line. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) MORE LESS
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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in a “60 Minutes” interview—to be aired Sunday—that he is seriously considering a presidential bid as an independent, according to a Saturday Atlantic report.

Democrats and never-Trumpers alike fear that all an independent candidate would do is siphon off votes from the ultimate Democratic candidate, throwing the election to President Donald Trump by default.

Schultz is a lifelong Democrat, but believes that moving away from increasingly polarized parties would unify the American people.

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  1. , but believes that moving away from increasingly polarized parties would unify the American people.

    So, you suck at politics! Fuck off, and go run a business somewhere. Oh, and some actual Democratic politicians could use your money, if you’re not full of shit about actually helping.

  2. For the love of God, get over yourself. Why not spend your money to help a viable candidate beat the crap out of Trump? Please don’t be another Nader loser.

  3. I’m sorry, but this next election doesn’t need ANYBODY to help split the vote. Independents, please give it a rest in 2020. You won’t win and we need a Dem with some knowledge of how the govt. works.

  4. Avatar for dave48 dave48 says:

    I could see him getting about 100-200 votes in each state. I doubt most people will take him seriously though.

  5. Oligarch in a stealth fucking of the Democrat’s chance to save the country in 2020. The Koch’s ace in the hole.

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