The Runner-Up

Name: The Runner-Up
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-04-07
Cast: Clay Aiken

★ 0 /10 (0) • 2015

Documentary

Creator Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn

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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Episodes

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United States of America

Status

Ended

Cast

Clay Aiken

Himself · 4 eps

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Episode Guide

Run Clay, Run!

07 Abr 201543 min

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.

Go for the Jugular!

14 Abr 201543 min

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.

Into the Belly of the Beast

21 Abr 201543 min

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.

I Approve This Message

28 Abr 201543 min

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