Gary Hart, a U.S. senator from Colorado, is the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination after losing in 1984. He decides to run again, but a weekend outing with journalist Donna Rice leads to scandal when photos are published. Hart's attempt to clear his name fails, and he's forced to drop out of the campaign, leaving his wife and Donna denying any impropriety.
The Front Runner
Gary Hart's 1987 presidential campaign was derailed by a highly publicized affair, severely tarnishing his political image.
