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[regicide]

Hart left the Senate in 1987 in order to concentrate on becoming president in 1988. He soon emerged as the Democratic Party front-runner. However, on 3rd May, 1987, the Miami Herald published a story that suggested that Hart was having a sexual relationship with Donna Rice. Hart's wife supported him claiming that his relationship with Rice was non-sexual. Two days later the Miami Herald obtained a photograph of Hart with Rice abord the Monkey Business. This photograph was subsequently published in the National Enquirer.

A Gallup Poll found that 64% of those surveyed thought the media treatment of Hart was "unfair" whereas 53% believed that marital infidelity had little to do with a president's ability to govern. Despite these views the stories about Rice had badly damaged his campaign. In the New Hampshire primary Hart won only 4% of the votes and soon after announced that he was withdrawing from the race.

More on Hart at:

http://educationforum.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=4648&hl=gary+hart

[Rteacher]

Historical pics:

And Hart was a married alumnus of Yale Divinity School... Of course, Donna Rice is now a born-again Christian. (I do think that it's possible that one of the fed intelligence agencies helped tip off press photographers ...)

[On the other hand]

As I recall, after the original rumors of infidelity started swirling around the campaign trail, Hart pretty much invited reporters to follow him around and look for evidence. His words were something to the effect of "If you wanna stake me out, go ahead. You're going to be really bored."