The Runner-Up

The Runner-Up

2015 1 Seasons
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.

Seasons

1. Run Clay, Run!

2015-04-07

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 can…

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2. Go for the Jugular!

2015-04-14

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 sho…

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3. Into the Belly of the Beast

2015-04-21

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 cr…

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4. I Approve This Message

2015-04-28

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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Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken

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