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In this Feb. 7, 2019, file photo, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Schultz is set to further explain his vision for an independent presidency outside the two-party system in a speech at Florida’s Miami Dade College on March 13. According to a copy of his prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press, he will further explain what a potential Schultz presidency could look like. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Howard Schultz to preview his vision for an independent presidency

By Juana Summers - Associated Press

Mulling presidential bid, Howard Schultz again fails to vote

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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2019 file photo, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Schultz has acknowledged the manager of one of the company’s shops in Philadelphia where two black men were arrested last year might not have called authorities if the two men had been white. The acknowledgement came Wednesday night, Feb. 13 at an event in the city where Schultz was confronted by the person who first shared the video of two black men getting arrested at the shop. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Schultz assailed by woman who shared Starbucks arrest video

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Former Starbucks CEO Schultz blasts Trump in Purdue speech

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Howard Schultz says Donald Trump ‘must not serve a second term’ in Purdue speech

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz recently told CNBC that a better way to describe billionaires would be "people of means." (Image: CNBC screenshot)

Howard Schultz shies away from billionaire label, offers ‘people of means’ euphemism

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, photo Laurie Ware, a customer at Starbucks in Nashua, N.H., speaks about a potential presidential run by Starbucks founder Howard Schultz. Some people are already calling for a boycott of Starbucks, and the company itself emphasized that all customers, regardless of political affiliation, are welcome at its stores. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Correction: Starbucks Schultz story

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - Associated Press

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at an event to promote his book, &quot;From the Ground Up,&quot; in Seattle. Schultz has faced a rocky reception since he announced earlier in January that he's considering an independent presidential bid. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Hometown protest and fans greet Schultz as he eyes 2020 bid

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is interviewed by FOX News Anchor Dana Perino for her "The Daily Briefing" program, in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Schultz said he's flirting with an independent presidential campaign that would motivate voters turned off by both parties. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Howard Schultz says Democrats need ‘a little bit less caffeine’ as protests against him mount

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is interviewed by FOX News Anchor Dana Perino for her &quot;The Daily Briefing&quot; program, in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Schultz said he's flirting with an independent presidential campaign that would motivate voters turned off by both parties. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Hometown protest greets Schultz as he eyes 2020 bid

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., smiles as she speaks at an event to advocate for the Paycheck Fairness Act on the 10th anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s misplaced criticisms of billionaire Howard Schultz

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 22, 2017 file photo, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. For someone who has given about $150,000 to Democratic campaigns over the years, Schultz is generating tepid, or even hostile, responses within the party as he weighs a presidential bid in 2020. That's because reports have suggested he's considering running as an independent, a prospect that could draw support away from the eventual Democratic nominee and hand President Donald Trump another four years in office, many fret. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Disagree with Howard Schultz? You’re ‘un-American’

By Ethan Epstein - The Washington Times

Former Starbucks CEO and Chairman Howard Schultz looks out at the audience during the kickoff event of his book promotion tour Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in New York. Democrats across the political spectrum lashed out at the billionaire businessman on Monday after he teased the prospect of an independent 2020 bid, a move Democrats fear would split their vote and all but ensure President Donald Trump's re-election. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Howard Schultz rips Sens. Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren progressive policies

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 22, 2017, file photo, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. For someone who has given about $150,000 to Democratic campaigns over the years, Schultz is generating tepid, or even hostile, responses within the party as he weighs a presidential bid in 2020. That's because reports have suggested he's considering running as an independent, a prospect that could draw support away from the eventual Democratic nominee and hand President Donald Trump another four years in office, many fret. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Democrats uneasy about potential Howard Schultz bid

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 2017 file photo, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. For someone who has given about $150,000 to Democratic campaigns over the years, Schultz is generating tepid, or even hostile, responses within the party as he weighs a presidential bid in 2020. That's because reports have suggested he's considering running as an independent, a prospect that could draw support away from the eventual Democratic nominee and hand President Donald Trump another four years in office, many fret. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Trump taunts Howard Schultz over potential 2020 bid

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 22, 2017, file photo, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks at the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting in Seattle. For someone who has given about $150,000 to Democratic campaigns over the years, Schultz is generating tepid, or even hostile, responses within the party as he weighs a presidential bid in 2020. That's because reports have suggested he's considering running as an independent, a prospect that could draw support away from the eventual Democratic nominee and hand President Donald Trump another four years in office, many fret. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Democrats uneasy about potential Howard Schultz bid

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is launching a book tour Monday for his memoir, “From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America.” With an estimated $3.5 billion net worth, he is capable of funding his own campaign. (Associated Press/File)

Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO, teases 2020 independent bid for president

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times