Debate hosts hold a shot and introduce ‘President Hillary Clinton’ for debate featuring plenty of suspicious circling and even a bit of a danceThree episodes into the new season of Saturday Night Live,and the show, like many media outlets, and is learning to navigate this most strange political season. Historically,what made SNL’s campaign coverage so essential was its ability to highlight the subtle absurdities of the election and exaggerate the ridiculous. Needless to say, the 2016 presidential election could never be accused of subtlety, and forcing SNL to hold a page from some of its fellow late-night shows and swagger into more blatant commentary.
In its obligatory debate cold open,a weary Anderson Cooper (Alex Moffat) and Martha Raddatz (Cecily Strong) did shots as they introduced the “the worst ever presidential debate”. Alec Baldwin returned as Donald Trump, and Kate McKinnon was introduced by the moderators as: “Can we say this yet?” “Probably fine.” “President Hillary Clinton.” Related: No groping for laughs as Baldwin nails Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live Hillary! Behind you! #SNL pic.twitter.com/LIkLXvzQY4Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com