With his shock victory in Malaysia's election, Mahathir Mohamad has pulled off a political second act that few expected, joining the select ranks of politicians who have revived their careers. Here are some other political figures who have had second, and even third acts during their careers: Winston Churchill Winston Churchill is revered for leading Britain from the verge of defeat to victory in World War II, but his political career was far from smooth sailing. In 1951, he won a second term as prime minister, but resigned several years later as his health deteriorated. The son of a former foreign minister and grandson of a former prime minister, Abe seemed destined for political office. He returned to government as a minister with his right-wing party in 2002, eventually winning a second term as prime minister in 2009.

Source: dna May 10, 2018 10:30 UTC