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Starbucks CEO Emails Customers, Recruiting Them To Stop Washington Gridlock

Starbucks CEO Emails Customers, Recruiting Them To Stop Washington Gridlock

The CEO of Starbucks emailed customers on Friday asking them to join hands with him and other business leaders to urge Congress to stop the nihilist political gridlock and get on with fixing our country. Tuesday night at 6pm he will host an online townhall meeting. At the same time, he’s also set up an online petition where businesses can “pledge” to withhold campaign contributions as well as promise to start hiring employees. Is this the start of the “Coffee Party”? [More]