Failed Presidential Candidates

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.

Barry Goldwater

Campaign: 1964

The former U.S. senator Arizona, United States – often credited as the father of the modern American conservative movement – lost barry goldwater 52 electoral votes to an incumbent president lyndon b johnson. Barry goldwater daisy ad

Herman Cain
Campaign: 2012

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

 John Edwards

Campaign: 2008

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

Howard Dean

Campaign: 2004

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

Al Gore

Campaign: 2000

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

Ross Perot

Campaign: 1992

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

Gary Hart

Campaign: 1988

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

Michael Dukakis

Campaign: 1988

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

Gerald Ford

Campaign: 1976

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