Julianne Moore is up for HBOs "Game Change". If they show a clip you'll be amazed at how she nailed Palin. Ed Harris also played McCain and did a great job. I think he's nominated too.
Also in the same category is Ashley Judd who was in Missing (mini-series) which I really enjoyed.
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Ed Harris also played McCain and did a great job. I think he's nominated too.