NEW YORK TIMES - By ALESSANDRA STANLEY - Published: October 19, 2008
Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska made her point by going on “Saturday Night Live.” She proved she has a sense of humor at a time when the country is still debating whether to take her seriously as a potential commander in chief.
Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska made her point by going on “Saturday Night Live.” She proved she has a sense of humor at a time when the country is still debating whether to take her seriously as a potential commander in chief.
And that was what was so remarkable — and jarring — about her engaging, relaxed performance on “SNL,” which included being ogled by Alec Baldwin (“You are way hotter in person!”) and bopping and swaying to a satirical rap song.
Ms. Palin’s delightful performance on Saturday stood out from the efforts of other politicians who have made fun of themselves on the NBC late-night comedy show.
Usually elected officials like John McCain, Hillary Rodham Clinton or Barack Obama go on the show to disarm voters by showing their lighter side. Ms. Palin has already shown her lighter side to the public. The one thing nobody has accused her of is being too stiff and sober-minded. ...Full article...
Ms. Palin’s delightful performance on Saturday stood out from the efforts of other politicians who have made fun of themselves on the NBC late-night comedy show.
Usually elected officials like John McCain, Hillary Rodham Clinton or Barack Obama go on the show to disarm voters by showing their lighter side. Ms. Palin has already shown her lighter side to the public. The one thing nobody has accused her of is being too stiff and sober-minded. ...Full article...
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