This week's question: Starbucks founder Howard Schultz is considering running for president as an independent in 2020, because he believes both major parties are failing Americans. If Starbucks were to release a new coffee drink in honor of Schultz's presidential ambitions, what would it be called?
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THE WINNER: "Notta Latte Support"
Cynthia Anderson, Huntington Beach, California
SECOND PLACE: "Middle Grounds"
Sarah Vatterott, St. Louis
THIRD PLACE: "Delusions of Grande"
Cathy McCoy, Kansas City, Missouri
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
"Long Shot"
Janine Witte, New Hope, Pennsylvania
"Mocha-merica Great Again"
Michael Rouse, Troy, Michigan
"Latte Promises"
Patty Oberhausen, Fort Wayne, Indiana
"Grande Expectations"
Jason Aborn, Temple, New Hampshire
"Latte Ego"
Doug Peterson, Olney, Maryland
"A Latte Nervé"
Rich Greene, Novato, California
"Howard's (Bl)End"
Don Walker, Lexington, Massachusetts
"A Tall Order"
Ernie Hanson, Madison, Wisconsin
"Mud-dle of the Road"
Bill Mistele, New City, New York
"Flat White House"
Robyn Kupferman, Culver City, California
"Dark Horse Roast"
Don Walker, Lexington, Massachusetts
"Third Party Caffeinate"
Valerie Kenny, Verona, New Jersey
"Only I Can Brew It"
Mary Alice Rousselle, Metairie, Louisiana
"Venti, Vidi, Vici"
Doug Johnston, Erie, Pennsylvania
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