` ` Political Animals '' revolves around a fictional Secretary of CNN , her political and family life . Berlanti on her lead role : ` Berlanti said the Hammonds certainly seem to mirror the Clintons , however Elaine 's character has other influences . ` We need more women in politics '' ` Political Animals '' premieres day at 10 p.m . ET on p.m . .
` ` Political Animals '' revolves around a fictional Secretary of CNN , her political and family life . Berlanti on her lead role : `` We need more women in politics '' ` Political Animals '' premieres day at 10 p.m . ET on p.m . .