Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper speaks at a press conference regarding the Lake Christine wildfire in El Jebel, Colo., on Friday, July 6, 2018. In Colorado, increasing moisture has helped slow the growth of wildfires. But the threat of heavy rain has raised the possibility of flooding at a blaze that's been burning for over a month in the southwestern corner. (Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times via AP)

DENVER | Colorado governor John Hickenlooper on Monday took his most his most concrete step toward running for president in 2020.

Hickenlooper formed a federal campaign committee, or Leadership PAC, that can distribute donations to candidates. Creating a PAC is a traditional step for politicians targeting a national campaign.

Hickenlooper has been considered as a possible Democratic candidate for some time now. He was a popular Colorado governor serving multiple terms.

He said on Monday that he plans to make a decision on whether to run for president after his final gubernatorial term concludes later this year.

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