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Howard Schultz dismisses critics, wants to ‘pay it forward’

By Paul Bedard

Published February 7, 2019 2:38pm ET

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Howard Schultz dismisses critics, wants to ‘pay it forward’ — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz shakes hands after speaking, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at an event to promote his book, "From the Ground Up," in Seattle. Schultz has faced a rocky reception since he announced earlier in January that he's considering an independent presidential bid. | (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Undeterred by a wave of attacks from Democrats who fear he will rob 2020 votes from them, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz plans to debut his independent presidential theme Thursday that promises to pay his life of success forward.

Billionaire Schultz’s first stop since announcing his plans will be at Indiana’s Purdue University.

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