The Runner-Up

The Runner-Up

2015
The Runner-Up
The Runner-Up

The Runner-Up

9 | en | 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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Seasons & Episodes

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EP4  I Approve This Message
Apr. 28,2015
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.

EP3  Into the Belly of the Beast
Apr. 21,2015
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.

EP2  Go for the Jugular!
Apr. 14,2015
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.

EP1  Run Clay, Run!
Apr. 07,2015
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.

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9 | en | Documentary
Synopsis

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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