Starbucks’ Howard Schultz ‘seriously considering’ independent bid for president

Published January 28, 2019 12:54am ET



Former Starbucks CEO and executive chairman Howard Schultz announced on Sunday that he’s on the cusp of announcing a self-funded bid for the White House in 2020 as an independent candidate.

“I love our country, and I am seriously considering running for president as a centrist independent,” Schultz, 65, tweeted. “This moment is like no other. Our two parties are more divided than ever. Let’s discuss how we can come together to create opportunities for more people.”

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