So, this “Game Change” book is making waves in the political world, what with its tales of infighting and palace intrigue in both leading candidates’ camps during the 2008 election. Stephen Colbert takes a peek between the covers before interviewing one of the book’s authors, John Heilemann, about the veracity of his, and co-author Mark Halperin’s, claims in these clips.

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