Howard Schultz has only been publicly exploring a political career for a couple of days, and already he’s been dissected under a more powerful media microscope than any other confirmed Democratic presidential candidate. And why? Because he has the nerve to criticize the unsustainable, unfeasible economic policies being touted by Democratic presidential hopefuls like Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren.
Check out this shocking scoop from the Daily Beast:
Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks CEO now actively contemplating an independent presidential bid, has had a tricky history dealing with race issues.
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Schultz, in his new book, apologized for the 2015 campaign, acknowledging that it was “patronizing.” But if more evidence is needed that race could become a complicating factor in a possible presidential run, one need look no further than the former CEO’s music store.
Wow. This sounds serious, you guys. What heinous racial musical crime did Howard Schultz commit?
The Starbucks music store under Schultz’s tenure was unbelievably, painfully white https://t.co/MDN2dKV6sP
Via @bubbaprog pic.twitter.com/Ux46EiYnkG
— Sam Stein (@samstein) January 29, 2019
"In fact, there is only one disc offered in the online catalog under the “hip-hop” label. It’s an album titled “All You Need Is Love” featuring songs from U2, The Dave Matthews Band and John Legend." https://t.co/TGxo0drvHt
— Sam Stein (@samstein) January 29, 2019
Where are our pearls? We must clutch them. How will Starbucks explain this one away?
A Starbucks official did not return a request for comment.
You don’t say! Maybe that’s because the Starbucks official knows that this line of attack is absolutely effing ridiculous.
Wow, you guys are really pissed at him, aren’t you?
— Charles Bellows (@charles_bellows) January 29, 2019
Hard-hitting story
— James Pownall (@Jamespownall6) January 29, 2019
Even as far as contrived oppo hits go, this is pretty lame.
— Alex Zelinski (@A_Zelinski) January 29, 2019
Y’all should get raises for such hard hitting journalism! Woodward and Bernstein would be jealous!
— Jonathan Hart (@jonathanlhart83) January 29, 2019
Wow you really nailed him here ?
— Teddy Cockspin (@Uchi_Matta) January 29, 2019
Wow. He's toast now. You know what else I never heard in Starbucks? Norwegian Death Metal. I might have voted for Howard if not for the music played in his coffee shops.
— Don't Start (@nivlag2018) January 29, 2019
Well, that's the worst thing you can be, huh? https://t.co/knOAlBS05H
— Learning to code (@jtLOL) January 29, 2019
If Howard Schultz’s presidential ambitions implode, we sincerely hope it won’t be because of something this stupid.
The best part is if Starbucks had sold Sam Stein's favorite hardcore rap music, he would now be dragging Schultz for the sexist lyrics.
— Nathan, son of Robert (@NathanWurtzel) January 29, 2019
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Update:
This is deceiving.
I’m 100% positive Starbucks sold Morcheeba (a band headed by a black female singer) CDs in their stores.
You’re limiting your analysis to single-artist albums produced by Starbucks under a specific imprint to tell a desired story.
Sorry, this is “fake news.” https://t.co/Bd1NIAN1zz
— Boomieleaks (@notwokieleaks) January 29, 2019
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