Starbucks has once again inserted itself into Washington politics. Almost two weeks after the government shutdown shuttered the White House petition site, We the People, Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz declared that “the American people have no platform with which to voice their frustration,” then took matters into his own hands. The politically vocal CEO is now calling on Americans to sign a “Come Together” petition online and at stores.
Here’s the text:
To our leaders in Washington, D.C., now’s the time to come together to:
1. Reopen our government to serve the people.
2. Pay our debts on time to avoid another financial crisis.
3. Pass a bipartisan and comprehensive long-term budget deal by the end of the year. Read more…
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