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A Presidents Day roundup of Hickenlooper, Bennet on the 2020 trail (VIDEOS)

Two Colorado Democrats — former Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet — have been exploring runs for their party’s presidential nomination next year.

Here’s a recap of Colorado Politics’ recent reports on the Coloradans’ presidential aspirations.


People are reflected in a mirror as former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at a campaign house party, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Manchester, N.H. Hickenlooper is contemplating a run for the Democratic presidential candidacy. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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> Hickenlooper touts trade, alliances at Munich meeting

> Hickenlooper: Too ‘friendly’ to win the White House?

> Bennet set to visit Iowa ahead of presidential-race decision

> Which 2020 candidate’s name gets mangled worst? Hickenlooper’s in the running

> Hickenlooper spending Valentine’s Day in New Hampshire

> Bennet rips Republican ‘fiscal hypocrisy,’ talks presidential bid on ‘Meet the Press’ (VIDEO)

> Hickenlooper touts record in D.C. ahead of decision on 2020 bid

> Top 13 ways Hickenlooper says he’s probably (but not officially) running for president

> WATCH: How is Hickenlooper’s not-quite-yet campaign from president different from other candidates?

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, excoriates Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and President Donald Trump for the partial government shutdown on the floor of the Senate shortly before lawmakers voted on two competing and ultimately unsuccessful measures to reopen the government on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.
(C-SPAN via YouTube)

> Bennet takedown of Ted Cruz’s ‘crocodile tears’ goes viral, sparks 2020 buzz

> Bennet tears into Ted Cruz over shutdown in fiery speech on Senate floor (VIDEOS)

> 2020 race: While Hickenlooper, others seek funds, donor class bides its time

> Hickenlooper bartends, kisses babies, tests water in Iowa

> Hickenlooper adds to advisory staff ahead of potential presidential run

> TRAIL MIX | Neck and neck near the back of the pack

In this Jan. 27 photo, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, left, hands a patron a beer during a stop at Court Avenue Brewing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa.
(Photo by Brianne Pfannenstiel/The Des Moines Register via AP)

> Hickenlooper is just 1 of 45 Democrats jostling to challenge Trump in 2020

> Speed dating: Hickenlooper, other presidential hopefuls scramble to make a match with operatives

> CNN asks Hick if his race, gender are wrong for 2020

> Bennet on health care, education, climate (and his presidential ambitions)

> Hickenlooper staffs up for possible 2020 bid

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, center, and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, right, along with then-Sen. Mark Udall, left, speak to reporters after touring flood-damaged areas of Colorado by helicopter in September 2013.
(AP file photo)
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