The Daily Beast here notes that Howard Schultz has not campaigned anywhere for two weeks. The reporter interviewed some of his campaign associates who pooh-pooh the idea that he is losing interest in being an independent presidential candidate. But the article also speculates that Joe Biden’s entrance into the Democratic race, and his lead in the polls for the Democratic nomination, may motivate Schultz not to run. Thanks to Political Wire for the link.
I’d agree that the entry of Biden, or even that of Mayor Pete, probably gave him enough ConservaDem coverage to step back. That said, if Biden bombs? Stay tuned.