Did you notice...
It was kinda hard to spot, but when the politicians are talking about which senator would give Palpatine emergency powers, the blue guy with the horns (forgive me for not knowing his name) suggests Padme. Have a look at his face after he says it - he's got this look like he didn't even mean to say it. A slight hint at the mind tricks being used by Palpatine, I think.
Did anyone else notice?