A Loss

Former Colorado Governor, John Hickenlooper

The article at the link below gives a good idea why John Hickenlooper was running for President.  Now that Mr. Hickenlooper has left the Presidential race, a question can be asked:  Was his departure from the race due to poor substance, inadequate experience, or simply "bad optics?"

Not having seen the former Governor on television, I can't answer that question.  I did hear him once over C-SPAN and he seemed decent and well-motivated.  As I recall, he did not have the booming voice of a Kennedy, nor the bombast of a Lyndon Johnson.  Perhaps he failed in this regard from a poor comparison to past telegenic or wheeler-dealer Presidents.

As for his positions on the issues as well as his gubernatorial success, I could hardly be more delighted.

I certainly wish him well in his run for the Senate.  Let's hope another candidate with his credibility will become a serious contender in the Presidential race.  


Why Hickenlooper Was Running For President