Howard Schultz is reportedly 'freaking out' about the Democratic backlash to his presidential plans

[Soph0571]

Following the announcement that the billionaire former CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, was considering a run as an independent candidate for the presidency in 2020 came a very predictable backlash. Apparently the predictability of that backlash was only understood by people without billions of dollars. With popular support for things like Medicare for all and increasing taxes on the wealthiest Americans and their corporations, it wasn’t surprising that a billionaire telling everyone that he didn’t really want to do those things didn’t get a joyous reception. According to outlets including Fox Business and Bloomberg, Schultz has put breaks on his soft rollout. Fox Business says Schultz is “freaking out” about the Democratic blowback he’s received, while Bloomberg reports that Schultz is saying he will only run “if he sees a plausible way to win the White House.”

[link:https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/2/1/1831461/-Howard-Schultz-is-reportedly-freaking-out-about-the-Democratic-backlash-to-his-presidential-plans|

Let us hope he is freaked out enough to put a stop to this nonsense

[octoberlib]

1. Good. He should drop the fuck out then.

[helpisontheway]

20. Exactly.. nt

[KayF]

2. I wonder about Steve Schmidt

and Bill Burton? There might be a little freakage going on with them.

[Marcuse]

3. Comcast will take Schmidt back.

[DownriverDem]

57. Comcast?

Don't you mean MSNBC?

[Marcuse]

62. Vertical Integration. Advertisers are the customers. We are the stock. Pardon the Wikipedia.

MSNBC is an American pay television network that provides news coverage and political commentary from NBC News on current events. MSNBC is owned by the NBCUniversal News Group, a unit of the NBCUniversal Television Group division of NBCUniversal (all of which are ultimately owned by Comcast). MSNBC and its website were founded in 1996 under a partnership between Microsoft and General Electric's NBC unit, hence the network's naming.[3] Although they had the same name, msnbc.com and MSNBC maintained separate corporate structures and news operations. msnbc.com was headquartered on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington while MSNBC operated out of NBC's headquarters in New York City. Microsoft divested its stakes in the MSNBC channel in 2005 and in msnbc.com in July 2012. The general news site was rebranded as NBCNews.com, and a new msnbc.com was created as the online home of the cable channel.[4]

[Quemado]

64. Comcast? Don't you mean Comcrap?

[vlyons]

5. Schmidt goofed big time, when he supported Schultz

He'll just find another GOP candidate to support a primary run against trump.

[MLAA]

7. Two strikes and the MF is out for me

1. Palin
2. Mr. coffee

[Glamrock]

23. One strike for me

Republican strategist. Period. That fucker helped build the base that got us into this mess. And, as expected the first chance he gets to fuck the Democratic party he takes. As if I'm shocked. I give two flying fucks if he badmouths Trump. He's got decades of experience fucking us over. And because he's on MSNBC saying things we like, I'm supposed to believe he's turned a new leaf? Fuck that asshole. Wallace too. They can both cry and wail about what's happened to their party till the cows come home. They built it. As far as I'm concerned they can both take a flying fuck at a rolling donut.

[shadowmayor]

45. Hear Hear

I'm with you on this one and I'm sure many more of us feel the same. I am stunned however, by the number of so-called liberal democrats that accept these repukes as allies simply because they run down herr drumpf or make appearances on MSNBC? All of them, and I mean all of them deserve only our opprobrium and ridicule. I feel queasy when I read statements on this sight about how Kristol, Will, Schmidt, and Wallace along with others are doing a great job and sound real smart. It's easy to detest the likes of Congress critters like Steve King or Louie Gohmert. What's truly insidious is watching these creeps slither into our tent while pretending to be on our side. An enemy of my enemy is not automatically my friend. Screw these assholes - they won't be on our side in due time. Why do so many democrats fall for these people?

[Glamrock]

51. What really irks me

Is these same folks will kick the shit out of any Democrat or Independant who has any criticism of our party, are gaga over these fuckers who actively worked against us for decades. I have no problem with disagreement about said criticism. But the pure unadulterated hatred for them, while embracing Republican strategists? WTF man?

[BigmanPigman]

48. I just read your reply and really agreed with it and

liked your choice of words. Then I looked to see who wrote it and it was you (well done Glam).

[Glamrock]

54. Hahahaha!

Thanks mama! And thank my Irish da and grampa. I was swearing fluently at age six.

Hope you're doing well mama. Been some time since we chatted.

[BigmanPigman]

59. My Italian grandmother did the same

I can swear in fluent Italian and the accompanying gestures give it added emphasis.

Health...not so good. Quality of life issues surfacing again unfortunately.

[Glamrock]

63. Damnit!

I'm sorry to hear it. Wish I could do more than send good vibes....

[BigmanPigman]

66. Thanks!

[Glamrock]

68. That's actually not true

Sending my love too. For whatever that's worth from some dude half a continent away. But it's there regardless if you can feel it or not. I'm heartbroken you're in pain.

[Renew Deal]

21. There's a governor in MD that would be happy to have him

[vlyons]

28. I listened to Schultz on Morning Joe

and I was completely UNDERwhelmed. Nothing but platitudes about how Dems and GOP should work together. Since when did the GOP ever want to work with Dems to help people in real life?

The GOP has only 2 things to offer us -- fear and loathing. And independents are fools to think otherwise.

[erronis]

40. "The GOP has only 2 things to offer us -- fear and loathing." Perfectly stated.

The repuglicons will even change colors and put on sheep's coats to look like they are not the loathsome vermin that they are.

Used to be I thought there were some reps with morals, standards, decency. Now I just don't care enough to talk to one of them to try to understand how they actively worked to undermine democracy and this country.

[OliverQ]

13. Schmidt lost his gig at MSNBC over this.

Definitely a dumb move, but I guess he figures he'll get paid big bucks from Schultz.

[JHB]

17. And that would be great if we could trust that the gig would stay lost...

...but the people in charge of hiring at MSNBC do have a tendency to have low standards for conservative commentators. Witness Hugh Hewitt, the fact that Schmidt was hired in the first place, and the frequent appearances by Bill Kristol.

[calimary]

72. And don't forget the impossibly smug Hugh Hewitt.

Probably first on my list in my little “If I Ran MSNBC” game would be to get rid of HIM! “Thanks so much, Hugh. Nice workin’ with ya but your contract isn’t being renewed...” and that old favorite: “we’re going in a different direction...”

[vlyons]

4. See what happens when we Dems stick together

Schultz backing off tells me that raising taxes on the ultra rich, healthcare for all, and affordable college are winning are getting a critical mass of agreement.

Schultz is a vane idiot. His argument for being an independent tells that he has poor judgement.

[erronis]

41. I like "vane idiot". How the wind blows. Vain Idjit also works!

[Rorey]

6. He put a toe in the real world where we all reside

And obviously had no idea what he was about to step into.

He should stick to brewing what some call coffee. (Not me. I do not like Starbucks. )

[appal_jack]

8. Haha!

Stuff it Fauxcacinno Grande!

(my new nickname for Schultz since he decided to insult Elizabeth Warren)

-app

[maxsolomon]

9. He's welcome to run as a Democrat

Make your case for small thinking and limited change. Let the primary voters decide.

[exboyfil]

55. Exactly

There is one thing I hope all Democrats (and many Independents) should agree on and that is we must get that monster out of the Oval Office. That is fueling most of the reaction. Also he is another unqualified plutocrat, but that is another thing.

Actually I think we will end up meeting someplace in the middle on taxes. The rates need to be higher, and the SS cap needs to be removed. Also some structure for the wealth tax. Just not at the rates that I am hearing.

[Hekate]

10. The Oval Office is not supposed to be a vanity prize for bored billionaires. Go home, Mr. Coffee...

Or run as a Republican and primary the hell out of TrumpPence.

[bdjhawk]

11. Going on 60 Minutes and playing the "both parties are the same" card

What type of response from Dems would any sane person expect?!! This “both sides are the same” crap pushed by the Russians and swallowed hook, line and sinker by Jill Stein backers and backers of certain other candidates played a huge role in getting the Rump into the White House. Sorry Howard, if you don’t support the Rump and want him out of office, this wasn’t the way to help.

[Blue Owl]

12. The coffee's cold

Dump it out!

[OnDoutside]

14. Keep the pressure on him !

[shanny]

15. how sad

butt the eff out, asshole

[Sherman A1]

16. Darn the luck

perhaps he isn't up to the campaign in that case.

[JHB]

18. Breaking: Man with head up his own ass is disconcerted by the smell.

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

19. What is with these people - it has to be president or nothing??? Instead of "freaking out," go run

for school board or find some public service niche where you can really make a difference.

[Merlot]

71. That's what Jerry Brown did.

Ran in Oakland, climbed back up the ladder (again) and became governor of California (again).

Not being a billionaire probably helped.

[geardaddy]

22. I have two words for Herr Schultz

Womp womp.

[SallyHemmings]

24. Why not use his time and money for a free school, like LeBron?

The arrogance is astonishing.

[Mr.Bill]

25. He should run as a republican.

It would be okay with me if he took out Trump in the primaries. Although I don't think trump will be running in 2020.

[DRoseDARs]

26. Aw, is poor baby biwwionaire not getting the reaction his cloistered imagination thought he'd get?

eom

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

27. In other news, clueless man discovers it's hot in the kitchen.

Maybe he should run for Congress first, in order to learn something about politics and government, and to get used to the idea that being rich won't insulate him from the same criticism all politicians deal with.

[Funtatlaguy]

29. No Independent can win even ONE state in the Elec College.

Ross Perot didn’t win one and he got 15% of the overall national vote.

At least Bloomberg realizes this.
Schultz needs to wake up and smell the coffee ☕️.

[JI7]

30. stupid fucking asshole

[MoonRiver]

31. Cry me a river...

[workinclasszero]

32. Wake up and smell the coffee Schultz

Americans are sick and tired of being doormats for billionaire libertarian scumballs like you!

Get ready to pay some taxes rich bastard!

[world wide wally]

33. There is NO possible way you can win a general election.

Now you know.
Just send me the consulting fee.

[Power 2 the People]

34. +1

[monmouth4]

35. It's like the kid who goes into then Army at 18 but decides he wants to be a General. LOL. n/t

[Iggo]

36. Brakes.

Come on.

[keithbvadu2]

37. reportedly 'freaking out' - We already have Trump doing that.

[lindysalsagal]

38. Are all rich people this dumb????

WTF did he expect?????

[Ftrump]

61. Same question here

He must not be paying attention to the outcomes of previous presidential elections when independent left-leaning candidates, most recently, election fuckers Ralph Nadar and Jill Stein, ran in competition with democratic presidential candidates to the detriment of the latter

[Goodheart]

39. Hey, Howard, understand THIS:

I will not step foot into Starbucks until you bow out.

[madaboutharry]

42. Steve Schmidt showed himself to be a fool.

Another thing that deserves mentioning is back in 2008, Schmidt was initially dazzled by Sarah Palin. He sold her to McCain. Schmidt took responsibility for that boondoggle and most have given him a pass.
He seemed to present credibility with his horror over Trump. But, now he jumped on a ship that is sinking before it was even in the water.

Schmidt likes to talk in a bombastic voice that makes it seem like he has the smarts. Well, maybe not. His judgement is officially suspect.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

43. Which goes to show

he's not temperamentally suited for the job.

[BobTheSubgenius]

44. Howard shouldn't worry. He can get to the White House, without a doubt.

They have tours.

[Clash City Rocker]

46. He knows nothing!

About the lives of normal people, or about politics, or about how to make a decent cup of coffee! He knows nothing!

[John Fante]

47. Let this be lesson to any and all assholes

who want to divide the Democrats in 2020: it's not going to fucking work this time!

[pangaia]

49. Run you ignorant self-important asshole. Do it.

At this point I'd be willing to lay $$ on you drawing a lot more repuke votes than votes from normal, educated, caring, stable human beings...

[PubliusEnigma]

50. He probably had a nightmare about a #JustSayNoToStarbucks campaign to prevent his political ambition

[IronLionZion]

52. He's burnt and bitter. No amount of pumpkin spice, sugar, and cream will help

[rurallib]

53. The billionaire's road to the White House goes through the Kremlin

but you may want to move fast in assembling that staff. Seems many familiar with that path are taking a break ........

[Salviati]

56. People are not in the mood to fucking play

He needs to sit down and shut the fuck up.

[Hotler]

58. We coming for you Howard. For you and your rich fucking friends.

Be lucky we're just going to tax you till your eyes bleed and not send the tumbrels for ya.

[RainCaster]

60. Fucking billionaires think they are 'the Shit'

Such fragile egos. Really.

[SCVDem]

65. I may be the only person

in America who has not spent a dime in a Charbucks!

Never have and never will!

[OliverQ]

67. I just saw a poll that came out today about his favorability among

Dems, Repubs, Inds.

He had 4% favorability with each group and 40-50% unfavorable. He is astoundingly unpopular among everyone. I think his campaign is going to crash and burn before he starts.

[struggle4progress]

69. "The Democratic backlash"

To know Schultz is to dislike Schultz, if we can believe the polling:

He's far underwater with everybody: down 27 with the I, down 39 with the R, and down 46 with the D

Only 4% of the folk, who've heard of him, like him -- regardless of whether they're D, R, or I

4% won't win ANY election, unless he has a major plan for deflating voter turnout

[Roy Rolling]

70. PROOF Schultz is unqualified

He is surprised at Democrats' reaction.

Why would Democrats give a rat's ass what someone of another political party does? If he expected Democrats to cheer an Independent announcing a candidacy for president he knows nothing about politics. Seriously.