6 of the best political sketches in 'SNL' history

Casey Waslasky

Thanks to elections every four years, "Saturday Night Live" is basically handed sketches on a silver platter.

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This election in particular has been one big "Saturday Night Live" sketch. We're still convinced during the next debate, someone is going to shout "And live from New York, it's Saturday Night!"

Over the years, SNL has produced some of the best politically driven sketch comedy around, and in honor of the season 42 premiere, we've decided to narrow down our favorites.

6.) Bern Your Enthusiasm

5.) Katie Couric interviewing Sarah Palin

4.) President Bill Clinton makes a quick stop at McDonald's

3.) Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump for president

2.) Bar talk with Hillary Clinton and Val

1.) Sarah Palin/Hillary Clinton message

Check out more "Saturday Night Live" in the gallery below!


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