10 Celebrities Who Tried And Failed To Run for Office

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Fame doesn't always translate to votes! Join us as we count down the most memorable celebrity political campaigns that crashed and burned before reaching the finish line. Our list features stars who swapped the spotlight for the campaign trail, only to discover that running for office is a whole different kind of performance. Which celebrity do you think actually had what it takes? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes Kanye West's bizarre 2020 "Birthday Party" presidential run, Howard Stern's 1994 New York gubernatorial bid, Clay Aiken's back-to-back congressional losses, Roseanne Barr's third-party presidential campaign, Cynthia Nixon challenging Andrew Cuomo, Wyclef Jean's disqualified Haitian presidential run, Dr. Oz's Pennsylvania Senate defeat, Kevin O'Leary's failed Conservative leadership bid, Caitlyn Jenner's California recall campaign, and Spencer Pratt's viral mayoral run, and more! read more...

10 Celebrities Who Tried And Failed To Run for Office

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