Barack Obama Officially Endorses John Hickenlooper For Senate

From CBS Denver:

By Jesse Sarles

August 3, 2020

(CBS4) – Former President Barack Obama on Monday included John Hickenlooper among the Democratic candidates he says he’s endorsing in this fall’s elections. Hickenlooper is running for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Sen. Cory Gardner.

“I’m proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats. If you’re in one of their districts or states, make sure you vote for them this fall. And if you can, vote early—by mail or in person,” Obama tweeted. His list, which will grow longer later, displayed for Colorado both Hickenlooper and Rep. Jason Crow, a Democrat who represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District.

A poll released last week shows the race between Gardner and Hickenlooper is tightening. Gardner is appealing to undecided Colorado voters on issues like the environment.

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