Hillary Clinton's Surprise Appearance on Saturday Night Live

Posted on March 3, 2008

Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. The opening skit recreated the debate from last week in Ohio. Questioners Tim Russert (Daryl Hammond) and Brian Williams (Will Forte) repeatedly hector Hillary Clinton (Amy Poehler), at one point subjecting her to a Law and Order-type grilling. Barack Obama (Fred Armisen) meanwhile praises the moderators for "just doing their job" as he fields softballs from Russert.

After the skit, the real Hillary gives an Editorial Response. She's a good sport, appearing in the same brown tweed suit that her lookalike Amy Poehler is wearing. She takes the ribbing in stride, revealing warmth and and a great sense of humor. Take a look: