A new survey from Public Policy Polling shows that Colorado gubernatorial candidate John Hickenlooper is among the most popular statewide candidates in the entire country. According to the poll, which was conducted from August 7th to the 8th, Hickenlooper has an impressive 50% approval rating, with 33% reporting a negative opinion of the Denver mayor. He's beating Republican nominee Dan Maes in a two-way race 50-38.