What are some of the best political comeback stories?

A great comeback story is that of Muhammad Ali. He was stripped of his boxing titles and banned from the sport for refusing to be drafted into the military during the Vietnam War. But after several years, he was able to return to boxing. He went on to have some of the most iconic fights in boxing history, like the 'Rumble in the Jungle' against George Foreman, and regained his status as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

JK Rowling had a great comeback story. She was a single mother on welfare when she started writing the Harry Potter series. Her manuscript was rejected multiple times. But she persisted, and now the Harry Potter franchise is a global phenomenon, with books, movies, and a whole world of merchandise.

One of the best comeback stories is that of Apple. In the 1990s, Apple was struggling. But with the return of Steve Jobs, they completely reinvented themselves. They introduced revolutionary products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, and went from being on the verge of bankruptcy to one of the most valuable companies in the world.

Sure. In South Africa, Nelson Mandela is an example. He was imprisoned for 27 years. When he was released, he could have been bitter. Instead, he led the country through a peaceful transition to democracy. He became the first black president of South Africa, which was an incredible political comeback on a global scale.

The Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series win is also a remarkable comeback story. The Cubs hadn't won a World Series in over a hundred years. In that series, they were down in the series at various points. But they fought back. Their victory in Game 7 was especially memorable, with that rain delay and then the final out that ended the long drought. It was a story of perseverance and a comeback against the odds.

One of the best is Lance Armstrong's comeback after battling cancer. He went on to win multiple Tour de France titles. His story inspired many as he overcame a life - threatening illness and then dominated in his sport again.

Steve Jobs' return to Apple is a classic comeback story. After being ousted from the company he co - founded, Apple was struggling. When Jobs came back, he brought with him new ideas and a vision that led to the creation of iconic products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. This turned Apple from a company on the verge of failure into one of the most valuable companies in the world.

The story of Tommy John is also a great comeback. He had a career - threatening elbow injury. Instead of retiring, he underwent the now - famous 'Tommy John' surgery. After a long rehabilitation, he came back stronger than ever and had many more successful seasons in baseball.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a remarkable comeback story as well. They had several key players injured during the season. But the backups and the remaining starters worked hard together. They overcame the odds and got back into playoff contention. Their story is about perseverance and the depth of the team.

One of the best motocross comeback stories is that of Chad Reed. After facing multiple injuries and setbacks, he managed to return to the track and compete at a high level again. His determination and skill allowed him to regain his position among the top motocross riders.