In 1987, Gary Hart, a former Colorado senator, is the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for president. Hart is popular with young voters because he is smart, charismatic, and an idealist. This gives him a clear path to the White House. All of that falls apart when the media reports that the candidate had an affair outside of his marriage. This forces the candidate to talk about a scandal that could hurt his campaign and personal life.
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In 1987, Gary Hart, a former Colorado senator, is the front-runner for the Democratic nomination for president. Hart is popular with young voters because he is smart, charismatic, and an idealist. This gives him a clear path to the White House. All of that falls apart when the media reports that the candidate had an affair outside of his marriage. This forces the candidate to talk about a scandal that could hurt his campaign and personal life.
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