Scoop: Howard Schultz to end presidential campaign

[applegrove]

Scoop: Howard Schultz to end presidential campaign

Axios

https://www.axios.com/howard-schultz-starbucks-end-2020-presidential-campaign-bd42be3c-4582-499c-9121-1bd5ec6ec7d2.html

"SNIP.....

In a "Dear Friends" letter going to hundreds of thousands of supporters later today, Schultz writes:

"[N]ot enough people today are willing to consider backing an independent candidate because they fear doing so might lead to re-electing a uniquely dangerous incumbent president."

"If I went forward, there is a risk that my name would appear on ballots even if a moderate Democrat wins the nomination, and that is not a risk I am willing to take."

"Finally, a back injury in April and three subsequent surgeries have required a level of recovery that has prevented me from continuing my travels and engaging with people to the degree that is necessary."

"The money that I was prepared to commit to a presidential campaign will instead be used to invest in people, organizations and ideas that promote honesty, civility and results in our politics."

.....SNIP"

[calguy]

1. Did it ever start?

[RainCaster]

2. That was my thinking

It was a stealthy campaign

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I'd forgotten all about him,

and I think most other people did, too - so dropping out seems to be the thing to do. "Hundreds of thousands of supporters"? I doubt it.

[A HERETIC I AM]

4. Well, good for him

At least he admits he has no chance and backed out gracefully.

Got to give him credit for that.

[Thomas Hurt]

5. Who?

[Blue Owl]

6. The coffee's cold

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