City employees heard about the Mayor's decision today via email from Councilwoman Marcia Johnson.
Colorado Pols: "Bill Ritter today praised John Hickenlooper's decision to remain as Denver's mayor, re-affirming his commitment to defeating the Republican nominee in November and returning the governor's office to Democrats."
Elevated Voices: "I'll play Devil's Advocate to Jeralyn's post about Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's decision not to run for governor. While I think it is true that Hick can point to his decision to stay on as mayor as evidence that he is committed to the cause he sets out to undertake, he has done serious damage to his political capital in the meantime."
Denver Post: "He was confident he could win, and big donors appeared ready to help, but Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper walked away from the Democratic race for governor today saying he still has promises to keep to the city's voters."
Rocky Mountain News: "Hickenlooper said he had telephoned 'all three candidates' for governor and apologized for taking so long with his decision. He had told his cabinet at a meeting this morning he will not be a candidate."
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
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