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TexasTowelie

(111,313 posts)
Mon Jan 21, 2019, 05:35 AM Jan 2019

Democrats decry Shultz idea to run as independent in 2020

SEATTLE (AP) — The possibility that former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz might launch an independent run for the presidency is not playing well with Democrats in his home state.

"I have two words for Howard Schultz on a potential run for president as an independent: Just. Don't," said Tina Podlodowski, chairwoman of the Washington Democratic Party, in a statement, the Seattle Times reported .

"Too much is at stake to make this about the ambitions of any one person," she said. "The 2020 race for President has to be about relegating Donald Trump to the dustbin of history, and reclaiming the Oval Office for our people and our future."

Democrats fear an independent candidacy might split the anti-Trump vote in 2020 and secure Trump's re-election. Podlodowski said Schultz has claimed to be a lifelong Democrat and should run as one if he's interested in an office.

Read more: https://www.heraldandnews.com/ap_news/oregon/democrats-decry-shultz-idea-to-run-as-independent-in/article_b6a0b560-1dd9-5cfb-9b89-adedc037cb39.html

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Democrats decry Shultz idea to run as independent in 2020 (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 2019 OP
Didn't he try to claim a corner of the city park next to his home? RainCaster Jan 2019 #1
Indeed he did Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #2
Yes he did. GP6971 Jan 2019 #3

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,111 posts)
2. Indeed he did
Mon Jan 21, 2019, 03:51 PM
Jan 2019

A poll I saw showed him dead last among potential candidates. I don't think he's going to go very far.

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