Hickenlooper makes case for himself as pragmatic Trump challenger ahead of Denver send-off

The former Colorado governor fielded questions during a press event at the brewpub, which he first opened in the 1980s.

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Gov. Hickenlooper’s PAC is hosting a fundraiser in Denver

He's inviting people to pony up for his Giddy Up PAC.

Hickenlooper calls temporary reprieve of Nathan Dunlap one of the toughest periods of his time as governor

"People were furious. But you set the framework by which you’re going to make the decision, and the deeper you get into it, the more you become aghast that you could have ever believed the other way. I don’t think I did a very good job navigating the whole situation."

Hickenlooper said Saudi kingdom should be held accountable for journalist’s death, then signed proclamation celebrating Denver lobbying firm representing it

He said the "United States can’t look the other way and have any credibility, not even from a moral point of view."

Hickenlooper tells New Hampshire woman he’s running for president, immediately Hickenloops back

State Ethics Commission will investigate complaint against Gov. Hickenlooper

The commission found that the complaint alleging Hickenlooper accepted several gifts including air travel has merit.

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If Hickenlooper wants to be president, he’d better hope Biden doesn’t run

Gov. Hickenlooper is one of two governors who are "basically running right now" and presenting themselves as moderate choices, FiveThirtyEight says in their latest look at the pre-campaign to be the Democratic nominee for president.

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Hickenlooper doubles down on White House speculation, horse references

The governor has launched a new political action committee and he's named it "Giddy Up."

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Gov. Hickenlooper is still mulling a presidential run after an “encouraging” summer

Gov. John Hickenlooper said he's still considering a 2020 presidential run, though like he's previously insisted, he still hasn't made a decision about the race.

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Hickenlooper, state legislators throw support behind anxious oil and gas industry

The industry is facing a looming measure that cut put limits on where new wells are placed.

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So, will John Hickenlooper run for president… or for U.S. Senate?

“I think he’s going to do one or the other. He’s not going to ride into the sunset and start making beer again.”

Colorado has changed a lot since Hickenlooper was first elected governor — and so have its gubernatorial candidates

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Hickenlooper orders Colorado not to help with Trump’s policy of separating immigrant families

Separately, the governor wrote to Congress to ask for an end to family separations.

Gov. Hickenlooper, who has avoided endorsing candidates in any major races, endorses Phil Weiser in Democratic primary for attorney general

In a TV ad, he mentions experience. In a written statement, there was a lot about — you guessed it — a clean campaign.

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Hickenlooper touts business success ahead in final Chamber State of the State

Gov. John Hickenlooper talks about the state's growth and success during his final Denver Chamber of Commerce’s State of the State.

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HICKENWATCHER: Hickenlooper talks DACA, weed, Sessions and Kasich

The growing mystery behind Hickenlooper's next step brings us to our first edition of Hickenwatcher, where we'll follow Hickenlooper's forays into national politics and potential bid for U.S. President.

Hickenlooper and Kasich’s health care plan makes its debut in Washington

Colorado and Ohio Govs. Hickenlooper and Kasich unite in appeal to save DACA

Republican, Democratic governors urge Congress to save DACA

Hickenlooper-Kasich 2020 presidential ticket rumor gets new life, despite recent denials

With every joint cable talk show appearance, the Hickenlooper-Kasich or Kasich-Hickenlooper 2020 presidential run rumors get stronger.

CNN and Axios claim Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper and John Kasich are considering a joint run for U.S. president