Mike
Nichols's Primary Colors develops the same theme
as Wag the Dog-a president's campaign is in
jeopardy, so political advisers invoke various measures of
damage control. In Primary Colors, a Clintonesque
candidate is confronted by sex scandals but manages to distract
the public into believing that he deeply cares about human
problems. Political advisers, including the spouse of the
presidential candidate, work out a successful strategy, as
the candidate appears to want to win by any means necessary.
Once again, the film is nominated as a plea to improve the
democratic process before its crucifixion murders the memory
of candidates who present clear and sincere alternatives to
voters. The film is based on Joel Klein's book of the same
title. MH
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