Scope Note:

Fictional work centering on the political milieu, often of candidates, elections, and elective or appointive office. Some of the protagonists may be corrupt or dictatorial. Note: For work emphasizing a specific issue or sociological viewpoint, see Social problem. Feature examples: ADVISE AND CONSENT (with Adaptation); ALL THE KING'S MEN (with Adaptation); THE BEST MAN (with Adaptation); THE CANDIDATE; THE EMPEROR JONES (with Adaptation); THE LAST HURRAH (with Adaptation); MOON OVER PARADOR (with Comedy); MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON; SCANDAL (with Biographical); SEVEN DAYS IN MAY (with Thriller; Adaptation); STATE OF THE UNION. TV examples: HOUSE OF CARDS; THE SENATOR; TANNER '88; YES, PRIME MINISTER (with Situation comedy).

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