Two military school cadets, one a junior and the other a senior, compete in an important academic competition before the entire academy. When the junior cadet wins, the senior cadet vergally attacks and threatens him. Their paths cross frequently as they attend the same university and pursue separate careers?the junior as a university professor and author, the senior as a corrupt lobbyist, and eventually, a member of Congress. Years later, hearing that he is about to announce his candidacy for President, his rival unearths secrets of the Congressman's immoral and illegal past, including his involvement in a mysterious death. He recruits hi-tech accomplices to sabotage the Congressman's nationally televised press conference to announce his candidacy for President.
