Conspiracy theory: ('a friend') SPOILERS!!!
SPOILERS!!!!
Disclosure A.K.A. Never underestimate a woman...
Is it possible that Kaplan orchestrated all of the events in order to discredit BOTH of her competitors for the promotion?
Why would she protect Doublas/Sanders so much? What made them such 'close' buddies anyway? especially seeing how they knew they were each others' competitor for the VP position. With one little scandal, Kaplan was able to destroy her foes...both of them.
Think about it, what good would it have done Kaplan to help Sanders so much other than to bring down Meredith?
(SPOILER!!!)
"A FRIEND":
Seeing that Kaplan was "deep throat", how did she know so doggone much in the first place?
WOMAN POWER!!!
The wife showed power by sticking with her husband for the sake of her family.
Meredith showed her power when she 'molested' Sanders.
The female lawyer showed power by defeating the male lawyer.
The female co-worker (on Sander's team) displayed her stereotypical 'male-hating' power.
Finally, Kaplan showed her power by strategically manipulating the ENTIRE ordeal.
She also took advantage of (Sutherland's) persistence in hiring a female.
Kaplan beat EVERYONE and WON.
This movie is about women and the various forms of power they can exert.
fair assessment?