Series
The Runner-Up
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
1Run Clay, Run!7 Apr 2015 · 43mAiken 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.- 2Go for the Jugular!14 Apr 2015 · 43mClay 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.
- 3Into the Belly of the Beast21 Apr 2015 · 43mClay 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.
- 4I Approve This Message28 Apr 2015 · 43mThe series concludes with Clay agreeing to go negative in his campaign after a heated discussion with his staff, but the move backfires.
Details
- Created by
- Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn
- First aired
- 7 Apr 2015
- Last aired
- 28 Apr 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Esquire Network
- Episodes
- 4
Cast
Clay AikenHimself
