HBO’s ‘Game Change’: Sarah Palin and the toxic political environment

What if I told you that "Game Change," the acrimoniously anticipated HBO movie airing Saturday night, might make you feel sorry for Sarah Palin?

Weird, right? The movie seems to want you to realize that there's a human being there, someone who could use a break from the scorn and expectation heaped upon her. In fact, all the major players in "Game Change" could have done a lot worse when it comes to being depicted by Hollywood: Sen. John McCain; his 2008 campaign staff; the election industry; the voracious media; the Palin clan. Nobody comes off looking so great, but there are also no real monsters. (Monstrous behavior, sure.)

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