When the United States President has to pick a new VP, he thinks outside the box and nominates Senator Laine Hanson of Ohio (Joan Allen). No one doubts her professional qualifications, but the focus quickly turns to her mysterious and potentially sordid personal past, with the investigation spearheaded by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Sheldon Runyon (Gary Oldman).

Although the majority of audiences and critics enjoyed the film, it was not without its share of controversy. Many saw the movie as having a distinctively progressive slant, including the film's star Gary Oldman, who accused the editors of simplifying certain themes and characters to appease the left-leaning DreamWorks studio. Despite the hoopla, Oldman, Allen, and Jeff Bridges (who plays President Jackson Evans) all racked up numerous award nominations for their performances.

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