What happened to the presidential runner-ups?
Published On: Oct 17 2012 12:00:29 AM PDT
Here is a look at the careers of recent presidential runner-ups following their unsuccessful bids for the White House.
Al Gore eventually conceded defeat to George W. Bush in 2000 after the Supreme Court ruled a recount of votes in Florida as unconstitutional. It was the only time in U.S. history that the Supreme Court decided the outcome of a presidential election. Gore spends his time as an environmental activist and his numerous projects have earned him a Grammy, Academy Award and the Nobel Peace Prize.
