A talented political aide reluctantly joins the staff of a smooth-talking American presidential candidate, but finds himself in the firing line as his employer's alleged indiscretions are brought to light. Satirical drama, starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Adrian Lester and Billy Bob Thornton.

In this adaptation of the best-selling roman à clef about Bill Clinton's 1992 run for the White House, the young and gifted Henry Burton is tapped to oversee the presidential campaign of Governor Jack Stanton. Burton is pulled into the politician's colorful world and looks on as Stanton -- who has a wandering eye that could be his downfall -- contends with his ambitious wife, Susan, and an outspoken adviser, Richard Jemmons.