1-21-2019
SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — The possibility that former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz might launch an independent run for the presidency is not playing well with Democrats here in Washington.
Washington Democrat Party Chair Tina Podlodowski says she has just two words about a presidential run by Schultz: “Just don’t.”
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.