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
Rupert Murdoch
Head-to-head comparison
Howard Schultz vs Rupert Murdoch
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Rupert Murdoch has the larger estimated fortune ($24.3B vs $3.6B), 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
Rupert Murdoch
$3.6B
Estimated net worth
$24.3B
Starbucks
Main company
News Corp, Fox
#11
Public rank
#23
Open
Matchup result
Open
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Howard Schultz: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Rupert Murdoch: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗). The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.
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Case for Rupert
Created thousands of media jobs; supported some journalism institutions
What voters may question: Fox News linked to political polarization and disinformation; UK phone hacking scandal
Howard Schultz
Rupert Murdoch
1,548
ELO
1,338
55%
Win rate
22%
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7d trend
+18
50%
Divisive ↓
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