My prediction: 15 minutes until SNL skewers Palin

[scheming daemons]

ON EDIT:


Told ya!

[Tribetime]

1. I've been thinking that all day...Tina Fey

[avaistheone1]

9. No kidding --->Tina Fey 'likely' to play Sarah Palin on 'SNL'

NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Fey was "likely" to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live," said a person close to NBC's sketch comedy show.

Fey is "likely" to return to her former show Saturday to play the Alaskan governor and Sen. John McCain's running mate, a person close to the show told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person requested anonymity because the decision has not been announced officially. No further details were available.

Since Palin's entry onto the national political stage, speculation had been rampant over who might play Palin on the program. Many have commented that Fey resembles her.
In an interview earlier this week with The AP, "SNL" executive producer and creator Lorne Michaels said, "The whole world cast her in that role."

The final decision went down to the last minute, apparently. "SNL" premieres Saturday evening with Michael Phelps as host. An appearance had been planned by Sen. Barack Obama, but his campaign said early Saturday that the Democratic nominee for president was canceling.

Fey was a cast member and writer — including a stint as head writer — for "SNL" for nine years before leaving in 2006 to star in "30 Rock," which is also produced by Michaels. On Tuesday, Michaels said that should Fey play Palin, she was unlikely to remain in the part in the long-term, which depending on the election results, could be for four years or longer.
Fey's publicist did not immediately return a call requesting comment.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jPtCAjwm4PJCqoD7lgJ0qU3Ya1sgD935RIJ80

[blue_onyx]

20. That was pretty funny.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were my favorite people on SNL. It's too bad Tina isn't on anymore because I might actually watch more often. Tina does a great impression of Palin's voice.

[alcibiades_mystery]

2. Not a chance

Palin will get a pass, while Obama Biden are skewered.

[slampoet]

5. I agree with you. Fey is going to screw up this election too.

Wasn't the primary enough for her?

[Ichingcarpenter]

3. Well, I'm West Coast so start a thread when it starts

I haven't been very impressed with them since Will Ferrell left.

[iamthebandfanman]

7. same here

the 90s were a blast tho

[Ichingcarpenter]

11. Will Ferrel did the most accurate impersonation of Bush

He 'knew' what the man was capable of and even predicted it in one
of his sketches, it was remove on Youtube, but it had Bush in the future
apologizing for two wars as Washington burned.

He left SNL right after that sketch.

[iamthebandfanman]

16. hes done some more bush impressions on youtube

since leaving snl actually...
he made a few back around the 2004 election... he was bush on his farm...

[slampoet]

4. My prediction? They will cause more harm than good...won't have a decent Obama impression.....

....and won't have a good McCain either.


Amy Pohler will play Cindy McCain.


I also predict that the sketches will reveal that Lorne Michaels really IS for McCain, just like his political donation records indicate.

[Tribetime]

6. I think it will point out what should be obvious , something the MSM won't do

[CoffeeCat]

8. Really, Lorne Michaels is for McCain?

How in the world can a New Yorker--working in the entertainment industry--be for that human cobweb?

[iamthebandfanman]

10. im pretty sure he usually favors republicans

when it comes to donations...
i could be wrong about that...


just look how many times ole Rudy has been on SNL

[Blondiegrrl]

23. According to this Web site, Lorne's donations are mostly to Democrats:

http://www.newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/Lorne_Michaels.php

His donations from the past 30 years have been to Democrats, with two exceptions: Ralph Nader and John McCain. :shrug:

I don't think it's been updated recently, so who knows if he's made any donations for the GE yet.

[Ichingcarpenter]

12. He gave to each but to McCain more.

[Chloroplast]

19. Didn't hurt that McCain's daughter worked for him.

[SharonRB]

13. Check this out

http://www.newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/Lorne_Michaels.php

I'm shocked, actually. In the past he's given to Dems for the most part. This really surprised me.

[firedupdem]

14. You see how they are treating Hillary! I am not watching this!

[Ichingcarpenter]

15. Well, what are they slamming now..... it must be on!!!!

I'm tired of their 'fair but equal stances' on humor these days.

[jefferson_dem]

17. Perfect skewering.

She's an easy target and this is no time for sympathy for that trollop!

[girl gone mad]

18. ooohhh... that felt GOOD! n/t

[RollWithIt]

21. You were wrong... try opening first 5 minutes....

Completely owned. Tina was awesome.

[scheming daemons]

22. Dude... I posted at quarter after 11

[Ichingcarpenter]

24. It will be Past my bedtime when it comes on here .... so fill us in!!!!!!!

I don't see any fricking info in this thread!!!

[scheming daemons]

26. Text couldn't do it justice... there will be a youtube in a few hours I'm sure...

Fey pulled off a perfect Palin.... and hit all the talking point we want LIVs to have in their heads.


"I can see Russia from my house"

Don't know what the Bush Doctrine is

Creationist

Thinks Global Warming is a hoax



It was awesome, my friend.

[Ichingcarpenter]

28. OK..... thanks

So it made her look like the extremist she is?

[davidpdx]

25. SD, if you get a link on the video

please post it. I'd love to see it. I don't get SNL over here in Korea.

[scheming daemons]

29. I'm sure there will be dozens of links in DU by tomorrow morning

[Ichingcarpenter]

27. Come on!!!! Anyone??

WTF happened?