WATCH: One Potential Independent Presidential Candidate Has Dems FREAKED Out
The rumor mill is churning again. This time, there’s chatter that former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is considering running against President Donald Trump…but as an independent. Democrats are freaking out over the possibility because they believe Schultz could hand the election to Trump.
.@HowardSchultz running for POTUS as an independent would put the froth on @realDonaldTrump ‘s Cinnamon Dolce Latte, splitting the opposition and making Trump’s low ceiling potentially high enough.https://t.co/O6HsJAL8sP
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) January 21, 2019
The best thing that Howard Schultz can do for the country is invest in education, voting rights, civil rights, and climate advocacy. There is zero appetite for this, and there is an urgent need for the Democratic candidate to win in 2020.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) January 26, 2019
Dear Howard Schultz,
Love that you want to help the country. Running for president won’t do that. It will hurt it. Donate your money. Campaign for the Democratic candidate. Don’t be Jill Stein. Don’t help re-elect Trump.
Thank you,
America— David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf) January 27, 2019
I will not only #BoycottStarbucks if Howard Schultz runs for President as an independent, but stand outside everyday protesting.
His ego and selfishness is disgraceful. https://t.co/pc88l5KYl6
— Nate Lerner (@NathanLerner) January 26, 2019
Schultz reaffirmed Democrats’ fear during an interview with “60 Minutes” on Sunday. Here are some highlights:
Is Howard Schultz thinking of running for president? Scott Pelley talks to the billionaire former CEO of Starbucks. 60 Minutes, tonight. https://t.co/5pd3hDfynP pic.twitter.com/R0sKUYJZUt
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 27, 2019
If he runs, Schultz says it will be as a “centrist independent” even though he has long identified as a Democrat. pic.twitter.com/EsIIbMCp1m
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 28, 2019
Will Howard Schultz siphon votes away from the Democrats if he runs as an Independent? “I wanna see America win. I don't care if you're a democrat, independent, libertarian, republican. Bring me your ideas.” pic.twitter.com/BQETr2XgzN
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 28, 2019
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