Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz Rules Out Independent 2020 Bid

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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2019, file photo, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. On Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, in a letter, Schultz says he’s no longer considering an independent presidential bid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Washington – Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says he’s no longer considering an independent presidential bid.

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Schultz said Friday in a letter posted on his website, “I have concluded that an independent campaign for the White House is not how I can best serve our country at this time.”

Schultz faced intense resistance from Democratic activists who feared an independent run would give President Donald Trump an easier path to reelection. Schultz says not enough people are willing to back an independent because they fear doing so “might lead to reelecting a uniquely dangerous incumbent president.”

Schultz announced in June he was taking a “detour” from a possible independent 2020 bid, citing health concerns. The billionaire businessman said at the time he’d revisit his presidential ambitions after Labor Day.

(AP)


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Educated Archy
Educated Archy
4 years ago

While I am a trump fan Schultz is a good man despite his liberal twisted views . The man took the time to visit R nosson tzvi Finkel ztl and was machnia ( humbled ) towards him . I respect such people