In 1987, Gary Hart, a former Colorado senator, becomes the Democratic presidential front-runner. Young voters like Hart because of his brilliance, charm, and idealism, and he appears to have a clear road to the White House. All of it comes tumbling down when media reports arise of an extramarital affair, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to wreck both his campaign and his personal life.
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In 1987, Gary Hart, a former Colorado senator, becomes the Democratic presidential front-runner. Young voters like Hart because of his brilliance, charm, and idealism, and he appears to have a clear road to the White House. All of it comes tumbling down when media reports arise of an extramarital affair, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to wreck both his campaign and his personal life.
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