Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez on Schultz: Why are billionaires who want to run for president never told to 'work their way up'?

Rep. on Wednesday ripped former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz over his possible Independent presidential bid, suggesting his lack of political experience pointed to a double standard.

"Why don't people ever tell billionaires who want to run for President that they need to 'work their way up' or that 'maybe they should start with city council first'?" the 29-year-old congresswoman tweeted.

Why don't people ever tell billionaires who want to run for President that they need to "Work their way up" or that "Maybe they should start with city council first"? https://t.

Schultz, the son of a truck driver who lived in a housing project, became a billionaire from his time at the helm of Starbucks.

He has never held political office before, though has flirted with a potential political run in recent years.

Schultz cast his potential bid as a home for moderate voters who feel alienated by both parties.

Some have responded that Schultz is using his wealth to buy his way on the presidential ticket in 2020 without having to face a primary challenge.

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/427631-ocasio-cortez-on-schultz-why-are-billionaires-who-want-to-run-for-president

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