‘He’s going to do It…He’s got a theory’ – Politico

Gov. John Hickenlooper | Alex Wong/Getty Images

John Hickenlooper believes the first Democratic debate in 2019 will look like the Republicans in August and September 2015 – two tiers, 17 contestants. Hickenlooper’s goal is to be on the first tier, a leader of the outside D.C. contingent.

Hickenlooper’s announcement continues to gather national attention. As I described to Politico’s David Siders:

“I think he understands that he’s a long shot,” said Floyd Ciruli, a Denver-based pollster. Ciruli said Hickenlooper’s candidacy will likely depend on a large field of more progressive candidates gridlocking.

“His goal is to start early and see if he can become the leader of the outside governors, moderates,” Ciruli said. “He’s going to do it … He’s got a theory.”

Read David Siders' article here