The Runner-Up
The Runner-Up
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The Runner-Up

2015
1 season
4 episodes
Documentary

An exclusive, all-access look at one of the most unique political campaigns of the 2014 mid-term elections - the improbable Congressional run of American Idol star Clay Aiken.

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  • Run Clay, Run!

    1.Run Clay, Run!

    07-04-201543m

    Aiken begins his run with hopes of being the South's first openly gay congressman but a shocking twist sends him into a tough general election against the incumbent Republican cand...

  • Ep 2

    2.Go for the Jugular!

    14-04-201543m

    Clay wins a razor-thin primary victory but faces new challenges in the general election. He argues with his team when they want him to run a negative campaign and, desperately shor...

  • Ep 3

    3.Into the Belly of the Beast

    21-04-201543m

    Clay gets to within striking distance of his Republican opponent, but his lack of finances forces him to venture into dangerous Tea Party territory. As Election Day looms, Clay cre...

  • Ep 4

    4.I Approve This Message

    28-04-201543m

    The series concludes with Clay agreeing to go negative in his campaign after a heated discussion with his staff, but the move backfires.

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