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THE HIGHEST OFFICE

f either U.S. Senator Michael Bennet or former Governor John Hickenlooper wins the White House, he'd become the first commander in chief from Colorado. Just because the Centennial State has never produced a leader of the free world, however, doesn't mean it lacks presidential history. From impromptu meals

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