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The Contenders Episodes

  1. The Master Strategists

    4/4 A look at two of the best American campaigners in modern political history.

  2. The Trailblazers

    3/4 Geraldine Ferraro and Sarah Palin challenged what makes a strong vice president.

  3. The Independents

    2/4 Ross Perot and Ralph Nader challenged the US election system, running as independents.

  4. The Mavericks

    1/4 Shirley Chisholm and John McCain were unafraid to speak their minds on the campaign trail.