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The Runner-Up
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The Runner-Up

2015-04-07 · 43 min / episode · Not rated

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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Creators
Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn
Production companies
Lightbox Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

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Clay AikenClay AikenHimself

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