With Democrats declining in popularity, they realized they needed a new plan, fast! Dean was one of the earliest candidates in the race. He hoped to redeem himself after an embarrassing scream while running in the 2004 election. However, he wasn't the only one. In a surprising turn of events, Spitzer decided to run too. He was hoping to redeem himself after a scandal that forced him to resign from then office of governor in 2007. Spitzer was the front runner until Kennedy announced she'd run. The two were tied. However, just then, Kanye West entered. Former rap star Kanye West was elected to the office of Senator of Calfornia in 2016, replacing Barbra Boxer. Many speculated he was the new face of the Democratic Party. West easily defeated Spitzer & Kennedy. Spitzer was chosen to be the nom