Failed Presidential Bids

Failed presidential bids - failed presidential candidates, Michele Bachmann: Done. John Huntsman: Done. Rick Perry: Done. While the reasons for their premature exits may still be unclear – doggy sunglasses? Too many “oops” moments? – some previous candidates’ presidential campaigns went off the rails at precise moments. Let’s take a look back.

Herman Cain - The former pizza chain CEO’s White House run included an awkward foreign policy gaffe, an economic plan reminiscent of a pizza deal and harassment allegations. godfather's pizza, herman cain harassment, herman cain ginger white,

John Edwards - The former U.S. senator – whose wife was battling cancer – was in the middle of his second presidential campaign when he pulled out of the race amid poor primary showings and swirling rumors. john edwards 2004 campaign, john edwards affair,

Howard Dean - The six-term governor lost three early primaries, but a bout of the flu and a microphone helped end his presidential hopes. howard dean won vermont primary 2004, howard dean scream,

Al Gore - The former vice president battled it out with eventual winner George W. Bush in a heated campaign that involved “hanging chads,” the state of Florida and an unusual outcome. president george w. bush, hanging chads, 2000 presidential election florida, bush v gore supreme court case, al gore invented the internet,

Ross Perot - The Texas billionaire and independent candidate at one time led the race before dropping out unexpectedly. 1992 presidential candidates, ross perot re-entered race, ross perot daughter's wedding allegations,

Gary Hart - The former U.S. senator was making a second run for the White House when he dared reporters to dig up proof of extramarital affairs. gary hart "follow me around, gary hart donna rice,

Michael Dukakis - The former governor committed his fatal campaign faux pas after accusations that he was too liberal and soft on crime. michael dukakis + pledge of allegiance, michael dukakis tank ride,

Gerald Ford - The Republican president committed a huge debate gaffe during the campaign, but it was something he did while in office that cost him the election. gerald ford appointed under 25th amendment, gerald ford free poland, president jimmy carter, gerald ford granted pardon to richard nixon,

Barry Goldwater - The former U.S. senator – often credited as the father of the modern American conservative movement – lost to an incumbent president. american conservative movement, barry goldwater 52 electoral votes, barry goldwater daisy ad,