Remember when governors used to win the presidency?
In the presidential elections since 2008, governors have made early departures from both Democratic and Republican primaries. Why is this happening?
John Hickenlooper
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
John Hickenlooper drops out of presidential race
Multiple people familiar with his plans have said in recent days that Hickenlooper will spend time mulling a possible bid for the U.S. Senate
Hickenlooper vows to stay in Democratic presidential race
The former Colorado governor is lagging far behind in polls but continues to insist he has no interest in running against Sen. Cory Gardner instead
Hickenlooper shakes up presidential campaign staff
Several changes to the former Colorado governor's staff were announced after his finance director left to join Beto O'Rourke's campaign
DNC announces candidates participating in first Democratic primary debates
Fourteen of the candidates met both criteria for the debates
Hickenlooper rails against socialism in speech targeting Sanders
"I fundamentally disagree that we should do away with the democratic, regulated capitalism that has guided this country for over 200 years"
Hickenlooper looks to expand access to long-acting contraception
Hickenlooper's plan to expand access to contraception is based off a similar initiative he championed in Colorado
John Hickenlooper releases plan to reduce gun violence today
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former governor is calling for national gun licenses and raising the legal age to own a firearm
John Hickenlooper to lay out first foreign policy proposal
As the contenders for the 2020 race have been solidified, domestic policy has taken center stage among the candidates
John Hickenlooper unveils plan to "re-energize trade with the world"
Hickenlooper's plan proposes more trade cooperation and includes adding climate change goals into trade agreements
Hickenlooper: "The sooner the better" on Afghanistan pullout
"A war that's been going on for 17 years and that we see no indication of victory -- you've got to look at different routes and different solutions," he told "CBS This Morning"
Hickenlooper on Afghanistan, gun control
In our series, The Road to 2020, we talk to current and prospective candidates about important issues that affect the country. John Hickenlooper is a former two-term governor of Colorado. During his time in office, he expanded the Colorado's Medicaid coverage, fought for new gun laws, and developed the CareerWise training program to help high school students get apprenticeships. Hickenlooper, one of 14 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in 2020, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he's running for president.
Transcript: John Hickenlooper on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper that aired Sunday, March 10, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Hickenlooper "happy to say" he's a capitalist
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his 2020 campaign for president and the debate over capitalism in the Democratic Party.
Hickenlooper launches 2020 bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders held his first rally this weekend, as a second time presidential candidate. Meanwhile, a more moderate candidate entered the field. Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political reporter, Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political correspondent, and Antjuan Seawright, a democratic strategist join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the large amount of 2020 contenders.
John Hickenlooper running for president
Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced his candidacy for president Tuesday. Colorado Sun political reporter John Frank and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN about how he fits into a crowded Democratic primary field.
John Hickenlooper joins crowded 2020 race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his campaign for the 2020 presidential election Monday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic hopefuls. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with more on what he brings to the race.
John Hickenlooper joins 2020 race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his campaign for the 2020 presidential election Monday, joining an already crowded field of Democratic hopefuls.
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper running for president
Hickenlooper is the second governor or ex-governor to enter the ever-growing Democratic primary
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper staffs up for possible 2020 bid
Colorado Democrat has already launched a political action committee that allows him to raise money nationally
Governors on health care
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, discuss how their states are finding solutions to the many problems they face despite Washington partisanship.
Preview: The Pot Vote
Governor John Hickenlooper of Colorado, where recreational pot is legal, urges caution to states voting on it because there's not enough data
Reaction to DNC controversy
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper joins CBSN with reaction to the Clinton-Kaine ticket and the controversy surrounding the Democratic National Convention.
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, says Hillary Clinton faces more attacks advertisements and criticisms as a woman
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, says Hillary Clinton faces more attacks advertisements and criticisms as a woman. Hickenlooper believes in authentic, "warts and all" politics. He is the author of a new book entitled "The Opposite of Woe, My Life in Beer and Politics."
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11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Maricopa County's partisan ballot review in final stages
The audit won't change the 2020 election results, but it has inspired conservatives in other battleground states to call for similar recounts.
House Democrats seek records from DOJ on data seizures in leak probes
The request for documents made to Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first issued as part of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
Supreme Court rejects GOP challenge to Obamacare in 7-2 ruling
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House votes to repeal 2002 authorization of war in Iraq
The bill to repeal the AUMF has the backing of the White House and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Scotch distillers toast end to U.S. tariffs on single malts
After "eye-watering" losses, "it will take time for the industry to get back on its feet," a Scottish lawmaker said.
Supreme Court sides with Catholic foster care agency in religious liberty case
The court ruled unanimously in favor of the agency, Catholic Social Services.
Unemployment applications rise from a pandemic low
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Bishops to discuss whether Biden, politicians should get Communion
More than 200 Catholic bishops will gather to discuss whether high-profile Catholic politicians should be denied Communion if they support abortion rights.
Victoria's Secret swaps its Angels for "trailblazing" activists
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Scotch distillers toast end to U.S. tariffs on single malts
After "eye-watering" losses, "it will take time for the industry to get back on its feet," a Scottish lawmaker said.
Will China's fast pace in the space race fuel U.S. ambitions?
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Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Maricopa County's partisan ballot review in final stages
The audit won't change the 2020 election results, but it has inspired conservatives in other battleground states to call for similar recounts.
House Democrats seek records from DOJ on data seizures in leak probes
The request for documents made to Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first issued as part of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation.
Bishops to discuss whether Biden, politicians should get Communion
More than 200 Catholic bishops will gather to discuss whether high-profile Catholic politicians should be denied Communion if they support abortion rights.
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Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Maricopa County's partisan ballot review in final stages
The audit won't change the 2020 election results, but it has inspired conservatives in other battleground states to call for similar recounts.
House Democrats seek records from DOJ on data seizures in leak probes
The request for documents made to Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first issued as part of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
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Quiara Alegría Hudes on Washington Heights
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Rita Moreno pushes back against "In the Heights" criticism
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Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks, new report says
A quarter of businesses surveyed ultimately shut down, with nearly one in three losing top leadership, either by dismissal or resignation, and 29% forced to eliminate jobs.
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for her "old awful" tweets
Teigen admitted to being "an insecure, attention seeking troll."
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Will China's fast pace in the space race fuel U.S. ambitions?
The U.S. government barred China from work on the International Space Station, so the Chinese are building their own - and fast.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
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8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
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Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
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Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
U.S. COVID deaths top 600,000 amid growing concern about variant
The nationwide death rate has slowed to a level not seen since the early weeks of the pandemic – but unvaccinated people are still at risk as more contagious variants spread.
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Workers are resigning at record rates. That's good for economy
Workers want more pay, better conditions or to be their own boss — and for now, they're getting what they want.
Equal pay in key jobs would boost 2 million Black Americans
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
Victoria's Secret swaps its Angels for "trailblazing" activists
Victoria's Secret is swapping its Angels for activists in a major rebrand that seeks to completely redefine the company.
8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
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2 South Carolina executions on hold until firing squad is set up
State Supreme Court says it has to be an option available to the inmates can choose under provisions of a new law.
94-year-old Asian woman stabbed in San Francisco
Police say it was unprovoked. She's expected to survive. A suspect arrested soon after was out on bail or release from prior cases, authorities said.
1 killed and 5 wounded in Baltimore shooting
Police are asking residents to respond with any tips on the shooting.
Man charged with murder after allegedly plowing car into protest
The complaint does not suggest Kraus' actions were politically motivated.
3 Honolulu police officers charged in killing of 16-year-old boy
All three officers face up to life in prison without parole if convicted.
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China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse captured in photos around the world
Millions of people around the world marveled at the sight of the annular solar eclipse Thursday morning.
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New unemployment claims rise
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Heat wave intensifies in western U.S.
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Justices rule on ACA, religious rights cases
As the U.S. Supreme Court's term winds down, the justices are handing down several high-profile decisions. On Thursday, the court upheld the Affordable Care Act and ruled in favor of a Catholic social services organization in Philadelphia that refuses to work with same-sex couples as foster parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke to Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what these decisions mean and how the justices ruled.
New chapter in U.S.-Russia relations
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