Colorado ex-governor Hickenlooper becomes latest contender for presidential bid

Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper joined the growing field of Democratic presidential candidates on Monday, hoping to position himself as a centrist and an experienced officeholder who is best poised to defeat President Donald Trump in 2020.

Hickenlooper, in a statement announcing his campaign, touted his business background and two terms in office, during which Colorado's economy soared and the state expanded healthcare and passed a gun control law.