Hickenlooper considering ending presidential bid to run for Senate
08/13/19
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) is considering ending his White House bid and pursuing a Senate run instead, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
Four Democratic sources familiar with his thinking told the outlet that the two-term governor is giving serious consideration to challenging Republican Sen. Cory Gardner (Colo.), a move many have have called for in hopes of helping Democrats retake the Senate.
Hickenlooper reportedly discussed the possibility with Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), another 2020 candidate, during a drive before an event in Iowa.
Aides and advisers to the Colorado politicians declined to comment to the Times on what was discussed during the ride.
Hickenlooper's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill on his plans.
Colorado could play a key role in Democratic efforts to retake the Senate.
While there are already 11 declared candidates in the Democratic field, Hickenlooper would bring a high level of name recognition and popularity in Colorado.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has reportedly been trying to recruit him to run for months.
Hickenlooper has struggled to establish a foothold in the presidential race, and is far from qualifying for the third and fourth Democratic primary debates this fall.
| by Anonymous | reply 18 | August 22, 2019 10:27 PM
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Sounds smart. Beto should do the same in Texas.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | August 14, 2019 6:28 AM
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Ex-Obama campaign staffer says Hickenlooper should end White House bid, run for Senate
8/14/2019
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | August 15, 2019 1:31 AM
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This would be a good move. He's got no shot at winning the Democratic nomination. He would have a good shot at winning that Senate seat. Steve Bullock needs to do the same in Montana.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | August 15, 2019 1:41 AM
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He's dropping out today, apparently.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | August 15, 2019 10:56 AM
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And here it is...
[quote]This morning, I’m announcing that I’m no longer running for President. While this campaign didn’t have the outcome we were hoping for, every moment has been worthwhile & I’m thankful to everyone who supported this campaign and our entire team.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | August 15, 2019 8:53 PM
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Why the duck was he running for President?
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | August 15, 2019 9:00 PM
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He's doing the right thing. And if Beto cared more about the country than he does himself, he would do the same.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | August 15, 2019 9:02 PM
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"People want to know what comes next for me. I've heard from so many Coloradans who want me to run for the United States Senate. They remind me how much is at stake for our country. And our state. I intend to give that some serious thought," the governor said.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | August 16, 2019 5:27 AM
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It's kinda scary watching the boring old white guys peel-off one by one. It's what we're familiar with, and they are a safer bet against Trump, I think.
I hope we know what we're doing...
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | August 16, 2019 6:06 AM
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Hickenlooper leads Sen. Cory Gardner (R) by 13 points in a poll conducted earlier this week.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | August 16, 2019 6:18 AM
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He has virtually no chance to win president (for now), but could probably easily win as a senator from Colorado.
If he can displace the rethug senator, Cory Gardner, that would be ideal.
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | August 22, 2019 1:40 PM
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Damn! And I was so hoping for a Hickenlooper/Buttigieg ticket, listening to reporters trying to get through those names without hopelessly tripping over their tongues.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | August 22, 2019 1:47 PM
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He should run for Senate. He'd be great.
I'd vote for him.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | August 22, 2019 1:51 PM
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Official Senate launch video:
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | August 22, 2019 6:55 PM
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Yes! We need more good Democratic candidates to run for the Senate and win. Especially if (and I shudder to think) Trump is re-elected.
| by Anonymous | reply 18 | August 22, 2019 10:27 PM
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