The fate of the planet rests on the writers/cast of SNL and Tina Fey. I’m serious. What has the world come to? But yes, I’m serious - hyperbolic, of course, but you get the idea.
Palin is a cultural phenomena. No amount of facts seem to matter. McCain is a hero for picking her (!) not a hypocritical scum. Her dishonesty and venality is not evident to most of the population and particularly not to those who haven’t made up their minds in this race. Many of these people thought Bush was ok, and figured out later that he wasn't. But they are about to make the same mistake. I know people like this. I can't tell you how many of them have said "I voted for Bush, but I didn't think he'd turn out this bad - who knew?" Who knew? I did, almost half the voters did. My own mother was one of these 'who knew' types. But I digress..
Palin is a creature of the popular culture. She must be brought down in the arena of popular culture. She must be made a laughing stock – someone who people (not the far right ultra-religious people, they’re unreachable) are embarrassed to vote for. She needs to be revealed for who we all know she is. Shallow, utterly without qualifications, able to lie with a straight face over and over, vindictive, and yes, I'll say it -a bad mother.
September 12, 2008
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
Obama set to make SNL appearance Saturday
Posted: 11:00 AM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
(CNN) — Barack Obama may appear with Sarah Palin Saturday night — a look-alike of the Alaska governor, that is.
Obama is set to make a cameo appearance on the season premiere of NBC's Saturday Night Live, his second appearance on the sketch comedy show.
The surprise appearance was first reported by People Magazine. It remains unclear exactly what Obama will do on the show — but there’s a chance it could have something to do with the political world's latest superstar and headline-grabber.
Meanwhile, SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels is staying mum on who will portray Palin, but he told reporters in a conference call Thursday discussions are ongoing with Tina Fey, the SNL alum who some say bears a striking resemblance to the Alaska governor.
He also said he's hoping to tap former SNL cast member Maya Rudolph to play Michelle Obama.
The show has already left a mark on this election season, widely crediting with helping soften Hillary Clinton’s image during the New York senator's cameo last February. A series of sketches last season portraying members of the media in love with Obama were also credited with raising a general perception of unfair coverage of the two Democratic presidential contenders.