Gov. John Hickenlooper appeared to dampen speculation he was considering joining an independent presidential ticket with Ohio Gov. John Kasich, calling it “funny that people expect a political marriage” when two politicians reach across the aisle to work together.

“Kasich is dapper & worldly, but knows nada about brewing beer,” Hickenlooper said on Twitter Friday afternoon. “Loving the attention on our bipartisan work … but no ulterior motive. Not a unity ticket, just working with a new friend on hard compromises.”

1/3 Odd & funny that people expect a political marriage when 2 people from different parties work together…

— John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) August 25, 2017

Hickenlooper was responding to reports by Axios and CNN that the governors have been mulling a 2020 presidential bid and plan to take aim at immigration and job-creation policy in addition to their ongoing appearances urging a bipartisan approach to health care reform.

“The idea of a joint ticket has been discussed, but not at an organizational or planning level,” an unnamed source told CNN. “What they are trying to show the country is that honorable people can disagree, but you can still problem solve together. It happens in businesses and it happens in families. Why can’t it happen in Washington?”

3/3 …but no ulterior motive. Not a unity ticket, just working with a new friend on hard compromises.

— John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) August 25, 2017

The pair have been urging President Trump and national Republicans for months to involve the nation’s governors in any attempt to overhaul the nation’s health care system. They plan to release their health care recommendations to Congress as early as next week, the governors told Colorado Public Radio on Monday.

Axios reported the two are in discussions with “major media companies” about potentially starting a podcast or cable show “to continue cementing their brand.” Kasich has also urged Hickenlooper to visit New Hampshire, Axios co-founder Mike Allen wrote, noting, “Nothing subtle about any of this.”

Earlier this month, Hickenlooper downplayed a suggestion the duo might join together for a presidential run at a discussion in Denver sponsored by Politico, but he didn’t rule out the possibility.

Hickenlooper also gave what’s become almost a rote answer about his own presidential ambitions at the Politico talk, maintaining that he just has 18 months left in office – he’s term-limited after next year’s election – and doesn’t want to take his eye off some big goals remaining for his administration.

“The moment I start talking about what I’m going to do when I get done, the moment I start a PAC or anything,” he said, “not only do I get distracted, but my whole cabinet gets distracted. I’m not ruling anything out, but I am 100-percent focused. We’ve got a chance to do big stuff; let’s do it.”