Barack Obama To Appear On "Saturday Night Live" This Weekend

NEW YORK — Oh how things have changed for Barack Obama since he last appeared on "Saturday Night Live."

The Democratic presidential nominee's campaign revealed Thursday that he would be making his second appearance on the program, for the season premiere this weekend. Also scheduled to appear is Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Michael Phelps.

Obama last appeared on the program in November 2007, making a cameo during an opening skit about a Halloween party at Hillary Rodham Clinton's house, where she was portrayed as the presumptive president. As it turned out, Obama defeated Clinton for the Democratic nomination.

Obama's campaign said details of his new sketch were still being worked out.

Comments

[tomfl78]

The Obama is taking on water this ship is going down fast

[vat6948]

Thanks Tom for your insight?

[philosopherkingtomas]

they need to show McPalin's hatred of POLAR BEARS, and lust for Crusades Holy War !

[simkmer]

YEAH! I wish I could see and hear Barack more often. Every time I do I feel so much better. He really lifts my spirits. And now with all the BS surrounding McCain, I need Barack more than ever.
He was fabulous last night during the Presidential Forum.

[hibbiejibbies]

You too!!! Gees, this is the same way i feel about McCain! It's raining McCain baby!!!

[acemave]

All you McCain lovers are so jealous, because your candidate has the charisma of rotting meat.

[MidSection]

WASHINGTON STATE IS NOW IN PLAY. OBAMBI +2

One month ago he was up by +12

Can you even believe it? Washington is now in play!!

[hibbiejibbies]

Tell me this same story on Nov 4th and i'll give you a million dollars.

[LadyFist]

He, in fact, is rotting meat in a sense. Isn't he? HaHa.

[BigLib]

Losing his political footing, Barack Obama goes on David Letterman and Saturday Night Live — in other words, turns to his base.

[hibbiejibbies]

And this explains why John McCain was on Saturday Night Live and then on Letterman just recenlty, tying to get this base... Too bad this base is too smart to be tricked into another 3rd Bush term.

[butterworth]

J ohn Mc Cain goes to Shady Pines Retirement home to turn to HIS base!

[goldiekins]

I think it's great. I have my DVR programmed already.

[naschkatze]

This is a non-starter at this point. Fine, go on SNL, but you have that audience in the hand already. You need to be out in the tight states, contesting the smear campaign McCain is using. AND bringing the issues to the fore. You forget that when Hillary Clinton started throwing the kitchen sink at you after your long string of successes, you started losing ground fast. Some of that kitchen sink stuff sticks with people. Your latest ad is cute but ineffective and so will be a SNL appearance.

[tropos]

He's auditioning for a full-time job there .. maybe he will take over as the host after Nov. 4.

[MidSection]

WASHINGTON STATE IS NOW IN PLAY. OBAMBI +2

One month ago he was up by +12

Can you even believe it? Washington is now in play!!

[LadyFist]

You already posted this one d o u c he bag.

[hibbiejibbies]

And no doubt he'll get hired too! Obama is very multi-talented, he can be Prez or he can host his own show. Too bad McSame can't do either :-(

[freestuffffff]

For the SNL skit I hope they bring on a 800-lb. sow and a giant tube of lipstick!

[BigLib]

Sounds like your idea of sophisticated satire is watching Hee Haw while sitting on the toilet.

[newpantaloons]

If I were you, I wouldn't be talking about "sophisticated satire", at least, not after that comment.

[tomfl78]

Jim Wallis more problems for Obama

[tomfl78]

Maybe ludacris can come on and sing with him

[hibbiejibbies]

You think so! I think Ludacris is awesome! But i don't think that Obama will ever make that happen though. Obama is a more Bob Dylan and classical music kind of preson.

[Jurisgator]

NO! NO! Under no circumstance must Obama go on SNL tonite. Can anyone say Hurricane Ike??? PLEASE. It's forecast to hit around the same time SNL is broadcast. I can picture the smear ads now. What a disaster. Obama needs to cancel NOW!!!!!!

[BJBirdie]

"Under no circumstance must Obama go on SNL tonite."

If the hurricane is as devestating as feared, I agree that it might be a bad time to appear on a comedy show.

But you do realize what the S in SNL stands for, right? It stands for Saturday, as in, tomorrow night, not tonight (it's still Friday).

[Jurisgator]

Ha! Good point. I'm home from work (taking a sick day) and got lost in the blogosphere and lost track of time.

[naschkatze]

I hope you are e-mailing Obama for President. I'm a little worn out from letting them know what I think of their ad campaign.

[hibbiejibbies]

Show with him is shooting today. Tommorow will be a recording.

[leftoflennon]

Blah Blah Blah, Comic Relief.

[BigLib]

Barry sings and dances on TV but his wife can't be bothered to pay her respects at the World Trade Center memorial services.

[Hope4ChangeNow]

well geez, let me guess.....­....chance­s are the girls are back in school and Michelle was being a good Mom. They are trying to create as much of normalcy for their children as possible.

Give me a break!!

Obama/Biden 08

[Mosby007]

She was at home with her children. Your spouse running for office doesn't excuse you from your duties as a parent.

[LadyFist]

You= Complete M or on!

[LadyFist]

It will get deleted again, but I just want to make sure you know: Obnoxious + Y o u+ M o r o n!

[butterworth]

Did C indy wear another $300,000 outfit to the memorial service?

[swift goat pet for truth]

He needs to go on the Daily Show and Colbert to pick up some hints.

[WFV]

I'm glad he's doing it. Everything can't be negative and it's good to see him have some fun.