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John Hickenlooper

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Former geologist, brewer, mayor, and governor. Occasional banjo player. Fighting to bring change to Washington & get things done for Colorado! hickenlooper.com

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Screenshot of post from Senator John Hickenlooper: "President Trump has bypassed his constitutional duty to seek congressional authorization for operations in Iran. By failing to consult Congress, he operates without an articulated goal, strategy, or endgame. This unilateral action ignores most Americans' desire to avoid endless foreign wars, creating the distinct impression of a calculated distraction from his domestic failures including the economy, ICE violence, and the unreleased Epstein files. While we would certainly welcome the fall of Iran’s terror-sponsoring and repressive regime, the President's reckless approach leaves us facing profound, unanswered questions about the new dangers he has unleashed."

Screenshot of post from Senator John Hickenlooper: "President Trump has bypassed his constitutional duty to seek congressional authorization for operations in Iran. By failing to consult Congress, he operates without an articulated goal, strategy, or endgame. This unilateral action ignores most Americans' desire to avoid endless foreign wars, creating the distinct impression of a calculated distraction from his domestic failures including the economy, ICE violence, and the unreleased Epstein files. While we would certainly welcome the fall of Iran’s terror-sponsoring and repressive regime, the President's reckless approach leaves us facing profound, unanswered questions about the new dangers he has unleashed."

28.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s been just over two weeks since we blocked DHS funding that did absolutely nothing to rein in ICE’s lawlessness. We blocked it again on Tuesday.

ICE doesn’t deserve another penny unless they meet the same basic standards that every police officer in America follows.

27.02.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re pulling every lever we’ve got to make sure public lands stay in public hands.

Republicans tried to sell them off in their Big Ugly Bill. We stopped them.

Trump’s pick to lead the BLM has a record of pushing to sell off public lands. I’m a NO on his nomination.

We can’t – and won’t – let up.

27.02.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We turned in more than 17,700 signed candidate petitions to be on the ballot and continue fighting for Coloradans! βœοΈπŸ—³οΈ

It’s an honor to have such an outpouring of support from every corner of the state.

We’re flipping Congress this year. Let’s do this.

27.02.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Colorado congressional Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for Hudson immigration detention center Documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado revealed that ICE had identified a defunct private prison in Hudson as the site for a new immigration detention center.

ICE needs to get OUT of our communities and federal agents need to follow the law. We certainly DON’T need another detention facility.

26.02.2026 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hard working families and small businesses should never have had to pay Trump’s tariff-taxes. The White House needs to return that money now.

We introduced the Tariff Refund Act of 2026, building on our Small Business RELIEF Act, to make sure small businesses are paid back first.

26.02.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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John Hickenlooper for U.S. Senate At a time when Washington is rife with division, John Hickenlooper is the problem-solver we need in the Senate.

This fight isn’t an easy one. Our campaign relies on grassroots support so any amount really makes a big difference. Chip in at hickenlooper.com.

26.02.2026 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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250. We’ve got exactly 250 days until we take back the Senate and the House, bringing Donald Trump’s ruthless MAGA agenda to a screeching halt.

26.02.2026 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This administration continues to attack science and Americans' access to safe reproductive health care.

Trump's nominee to be Surgeon General needs to understand that their efforts have real consequences on Americans' lives.

25.02.2026 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Steve Pearce is unfit to lead the Bureau of Land Management.

Americans deserve a real steward for our public lands and Pearce isn’t that. I’m a hell no on his nomination.

25.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump delivered the longest State of the Union speech – using it to villainize immigrants, lie about the economy and costs going down, and boast about his disastrous health care crisis and tariff-taxes.

The ultra-wealthy have gotten all the breaks while working Americans are getting worked over.

25.02.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

If Trump was serious about fraud, taxpayers wouldn’t be paying to retrofit his Qatari jet – while their health care costs double.

25.02.2026 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fact check: the SAVE Act makes it harder to vote, not easier. Mail-in voting does not promote fraud. The 2020 election was not stolen.

25.02.2026 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Trump administration is terrorizing our communities. They are separating families and throwing due process out the window – not making America more safe.

25.02.2026 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fact check: Since Trump has been in office, skyrocketing health care costs have made everyday life for Colorado families even more expensive. TrumpRX would cost thousands MORE than generics.

25.02.2026 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fact check: Trump’s tariffs have ALWAYS been taxes on consumers. His global trade war has punished American farmers, hurt small businesses, and hiked up costs for Colorado families.

25.02.2026 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fact check: the President is lying about our economy. He’s fired thousands of federal employees – from veterans to national park workers to scientists and researchers – and even fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because he couldn’t handle the lousy job reports.

25.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fact check: While the President might tell you how great his economy is, Coloradans are constantly getting ripped off. Higher health care, higher energy bills, and tariff-taxes. He promised to lower costs but he’s broken that promise.

25.02.2026 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump owes you money.

The President’s tariffs have always been taxes on consumers. They were ruled illegal last week. He needs to return your money.

24.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Twice widowed by the time she was forty with four kids to take care of at home – and yet my mother always found something to give to Planned Parenthood.

It’s truly special to have the support of @ppact.org backing our campaign.

24.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We knew Trump’s tariffs were illegal. That’s why we introduced our Small Business Relief Act last year to exempt small businesses from these sweeping tariffs and refund what they’ve already paid.

If Trump won’t follow the law, Congress must pass our bill to make it happen.

24.02.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And Donald Trump needs to return every last penny.
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24.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conservation in the West poll finds environmental concern are mounting among Westerners in 8 states From President Trump's first term to his second, Westerners have become more intensely concerned about the rollback of environmental protections.

We’re fighting to protect our environment, safeguard our public lands, and build clean energy. 89% of Coloradans agree that the Trump administration’s funding cuts won’t help us get there.

23.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing about Trump’s trade war is America first.

23.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As governor, we launched Colorado's universal vote by mail system. MAGA Republicans’ SAVE Act would get rid of universal mail-in voting and make it harder to vote.
I’m a β€œhell no” on the SAVE Act.

23.02.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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We were lucky to have an impromptu visit from @joeneguse.bsky.social in Fort Collins last week!

Come November, we’re going to flip the House and the Senate.

Let’s do this.

22.02.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Durango-area small businesses feel effects of Trump’s tariffs At least some small businesses in Durango area say they have been feeling the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Congress’ newly introduced Small Business Relief Act could help them. Colorad...

Americans are looking for relief. Trump’s tariffs are the opposite. That’s why we introduced our bill last year that would exempt small businesses from these reckless tariffs. Congress needs to pass it if Trump refuses to pay Americans back.

22.02.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE doesn’t deserve another bloody nickel if they won’t meet the same basic standards every police officer in America follows.

21.02.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order President Donald Trump says he'll enact a 10% global tariff using other federal laws after the Supreme Court ruled against his far-reaching global tariffs on Friday.

Trump’s tariff-taxes are illegal. End of story. We won’t stop fighting for relief for small businesses and working families suffering from the President’s global trade war.

21.02.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Small businesses power our economy. Stopping by one of our old breweries, CooperSmith’s, was a powerful reminder of that.

21.02.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0