Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Howard Schultz, from Starbucks to presidential candidate?

In a Sunday interview on “60 Minutes,” former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he’s “seriously thinking of running for president” as an independent -- even though he’s a self-proclaimed lifelong Democrat.

By Madeleine Brand • Jan 28, 2019 • 1 min read

In a Sunday interview on “60 Minutes,” former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he’s “seriously thinking of running for president” as an independent -- even though he’s a self-proclaimed lifelong Democrat. He says Democrats would siphon votes away and help President Trump win re-election.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Howard Schultz, from Starbucks to presidential candidate?

In a Sunday interview on “60 Minutes,” former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he’s “seriously thinking of running for president” as an independent -- even though he’s a self-proclaimed lifelong Democrat.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Howard Schultz, from Starbucks to presidential candidate?

In a Sunday interview on “60 Minutes,” former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he’s “seriously thinking of running for president” as an independent -- even though he’s a self-proclaimed lifelong Democrat.

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