We would say there is growing animosity among Democrats over Starbucks king Howard Schultz running for president in 2020 as an independent, but we’re not sure there’s much room to grow.
Axios’ Mike Allen reports the liberals are livid and trying to force Schultz out.
“Furious Democrats hope to pound Starbucks chairman emeritus Howard Schultz into early departure from his exploration of an independent 2020 bid.
“One of Washington’s best-wired party operatives told me: “I’ve talked to six dozen Democrats, and the overwhelming sentiment is that he will be pushed out by this incredible wave of disgust and disdain rolling his way.”
Here’s some reaction from aides to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton from Axios:
Jim Messina, Obama’s 2012 campaign manager: “He can’t win, and he could seriously damage our ability to beat Donald Trump. He should either run as a Democrat, or spend his time and money doing something that won’t ruin the world.”
Philippe Reines, confidant of Hillary Clinton: “Howard Schultz is a jackass. … He’s arrogant and wealthy — and those people tend to not see the world as it is.”
