2016 Democratic Candidates (if they didn't go into politics)
Philanthropist Hillary Rodham- Decides not to run for the New York Senate after being First Lady to Bill Clinton, and the couple divorce in 2002. Now taking her maiden name of Hillary Rodham, she advocates for Democratic causes and runs the Rodham Foundation. Her work in philanthropy has earned her worldwide respect.
Activist Bernie Sanders- After having been interested in a political career since childhood, Sanders entered college, where he intended to start in politics. However, Sanders became invested in the Civil Rights Movement, and decided not to seek political office. He was arrested several times during the 1960s, and he continued advocating for minority rights until the 1980s, when he flew to apartheid South Africa to "do his part" to end apartheid. During his advocacy, he met many people from Martin Luther King Jr. to Nelson Mandela, and his activism led to Sanders being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.
Lawyer Martin O'Malley- Martin O'Malley enrolled in the University of Maryland School of Law, and earned a law degree in the school. He became a little-known lawyer representing the people of Baltimore.
Equestrian Lincoln Chafee- The son of a Senator, Lincoln Chafee worked with horses in colllege, and decided to dedicate his life to equestrian sports. He purchased a horse and named it Lucky Links, and with the horse, he managed to win several races. His proudest moment was at the 2001 Kentucky Derby, when Lucky won first place.
Professor Jim Webb- After serving in the United States Navy, he started teaching literature at the United States Naval Academy. He remained in the position until 2014, when he retired.
Professor Lawrence Lessig- Lawrence Lessig continues to serve as a professor at Harvard Law School. He advocates for Democratic causes, but has dedicated himself to his job.