• 2015
The Runner-Up

Summary Former "American Idol" contestant Clay Aiken runs for the United States Congress. View more details

  • 2015

The Runner-Up

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Nick Leisey Ellen Zeng Tucker Middleton RoseAnn Zimbro

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 6, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Wake County, North Carolina, USA

Production companies : Lightbox

Summary Former "American Idol" contestant Clay Aiken runs for the United States Congress. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 6, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Wake County, North Carolina, USA

Production companies : Lightbox

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Episode 1 • Apr 06, 2015
Run, Clay, Run!
American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken attempts to become the South's first openly gay Congressman in a run for a North Carolina Congressional seat. In a tough primary, negative campaign ads and an underfunded team test his optimism. Then, on a too-close-to-call election night, a shocking twist propels him to an even tougher battle against the Republican incumbent in the general election.
Episode 2 • Apr 13, 2015
Go for the Jugular
Having eked out a razor-thin primary victory, Congressional candidate Clay Aiken faces dramatic new challenges in the general election. He argues with his new campaign team when they want him to go negative, and, desperately short of cash, he stages fundraisers with "American Idol" winners Ruben Stoddard and Fantasia. Already behind in the early polls, Clay's only hope is a live, televised debate. But will he be able to handle the war of words and pull off the upset?
Episode 3 • Apr 20, 2015
Into the Belly of the Beast
A strong debate performance brings Clay within striking distance of his Republican opponent. However, short on cash and with no fundraising help from the Democratic Party, the desperate candidate must venture into dangerous Tea Party territory. As Election Day looms, Clay creates a firestorm with his position on same sex marriage.
Episode 4 • Apr 27, 2015
I Approve This Message
After a heated discussion with his staff, Clay finally agrees to go negative. But the move backfires.
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