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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz retiring, possible 2020 presidential contender

Posted by elf
Tags: politics, ask.survey, usa, howard schultz, 2020 us presidential election, democratic party

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is stepping down, and there are rumors he intends to run for office and possibly the presidency. A frequent Trump critic, he would presumably be running as a Democrat if he entered the 2020 race. He seems to be staking out a position in the center of the party, criticizing the idea of a government jobs program or single-payer healthcare.

Would you vote for him in a primary or general election? Does America need another businessman (albeit a successful one) president? How economically progressive should the Democrat's candidate be? Discuss.

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  1. Ten
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    After 2016 anything is possible.

    After 2016 anything is possible.

    8 votes
  2. Baldemoto
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    He's a businessman, but at least he's not completely incompetent. We've had CEO candidates before (not sure about presidents, however). I think it would really come down to how he builds his base,...

    He's a businessman, but at least he's not completely incompetent. We've had CEO candidates before (not sure about presidents, however). I think it would really come down to how he builds his base, and how he compares to other potential candidates.

    4 votes