Hickenlooper ends presidential bid

Hickenlooper ends presidential bid-thehill: Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, fueling speculation that he will launch a Senate bid in his home state. He becomes the second major candidate after Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to drop out of the crowded primary field, leaving 23 still vying for the nomination.