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The Runner-Up

The Runner-Up

2015•43m•Documentary
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 7, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - Run Clay, Run!E143m

Run Clay, Run!

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 candidate.

Apr 7, 2015

E243m

Go for the Jugular!

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 short of cash, he holds fund-raisers with "American Idol" winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia. Clay also prepares for a televised debate.

Apr 14, 2015

E343m

Into the Belly of the Beast

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 creates a firestorm with his position on same-sex marriage.

Apr 21, 2015

E443m

I Approve This Message

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

Apr 28, 2015

Actors

Clay Aiken

Clay Aiken

Himself

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