Starbuck's CEO Speaks, Emails, Tweets to D.C. 'No Donations for You'

It was a bold move on Schultz part to come out in public and hold a town hall to discuss our politicians failing to do their job. I am sure with more social media actions the campaign will grow. The campaign's Facebook page grew a thousand more strong in just 15 minutes.

For the past few weeks Starbucks boss Howard Schultz has been stirring up interest in his town hall meeting. The town hall meeting was held Tuesday night as a phone-in and social media debate about the “paralysis and uncertainty” he says is being brought about by the high levels of political internal strife in Washington.

Shultz took to the podium in New York’s historic Cooper Union. He delivered his message to the people with his hosts No Labels.

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