New speculation about Hickenlooper as running mate for Clinton
Following an hour long meeting in Denver between the two last week, there is new speculation about the possibility of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper becoming the running mate for Hillary Clinton.
It’s not the first time the governor’s name has come up as a possible running mate, but Hickenlooper seems to be warming up to the idea more than before.
In May, when KRDO Newschannel 13 political reporter Eric Fink asked the governor about the possibility of joining Clinton on the campaign trail, he said, “I guess I’m hoping she doesn’t ask, just because I love what I’m doing so much and I love being here in colorado.”
However, in the interview with Bloomberg TV, he said he would consider it.
“Oh sure, especially if you look at the challenges this country and the world face right now. If you’re someone who’s asked, and you’re one of the people who can really make a difference and your country needs you, then of course you would take it seriously.”
When asked about the pairing, former El Paso County GOP Chair and political expert Eli Bremer said, “I think it’s incredibly logical.”
Bremer believes Hickenlooper’s lack of experience at the national level is more of a political strength than a weakness.
“The people just don’t want a Washington DC insider, so logically she (Clinton) is going to look outside of DC for a running mate. I think that’s a big part of it,” he said.
In June, the New York Times also listed Colorado Senator Michael Bennett as a possible running mate for Clinton.
Having a hometown candidate on the ballot might sway some undecided voters to vote for that ticket, but every single voter KRDO Newschannel 13 spoke with in downtown Colorado Springs said it would not make a difference, as they are more concerned with their values and stance on the issues.
Clinton’s choice is expected to be made at or just before the Democratic National Convention in less than three weeks.
KRDO Newschannel will air live nightly reports from both conventions, beginning with the Republican National Convention in Cleveland July 18-21, followed by the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia July 25-28.
