RTDNA Awards Entry: Colorado’s ‘Accidental Governor’ On Politics, Death, And The Clinton Question

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Each day a number pops up at the top of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s iPhone, showing him the days left in his administration. But there is some question as to whether he'll see the remaining 957 days through. Speculation has intensified since Tuesday's release of his memoir, "The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics," that he may be tapped as Hillary Clinton's running mate if she becomes the Democratic nominee for president.

"It would be hard to say no," he replied to a questioner at a bill signing recently, adding, "I hope she doesn't call."