Case for Howard
Expanded healthcare benefits for hourly workers; Schultz Family Foundation
What voters may question: Aggressive union-busting at Starbucks; underpaid workers relative to his wealth
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Howard Schultzvs
Richard Branson
Head-to-head comparison
Howard Schultz vs Richard Branson
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Howard Schultz has the larger estimated fortune ($4B vs $3.1B), while the public-impact ranking measures something different: which billionaire voters believe has contributed more positively. Compare their records and cast your vote.
This matchup is based on public perception from anonymous votes. Pick the person you think had the better impact.
At a glance
Howard Schultz
Richard Branson
$4B
Estimated net worth
$3.1B
Starbucks
Main company
Virgin Group
#7
Public rank
#2
Open
Matchup result
Open
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.
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Case for Richard
Carbon War Room, ocean plastic, and climate pledges
What voters may question: Carbon War Room while running airlines seems hypocritical; tax optimization via British Virgin Islands
Howard Schultz
Richard Branson
1,565
ELO
1,626
56%
Win rate
67%
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7d trend
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57%
Divisive ↓
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