Maya Rudolph Goes Barack to "SNL"

Since they've had great success with Tina Fey and Will Ferrell, well placed sources tell us "SNL" is once again bringing back a former cast member ... Maya Rudolph will play Michelle Obama this weekend.
Maya and Michelle
Besides playing Mrs. O, we're told Maya -- who left the show last November -- will once again co-star with Amy Poehler in their "Bronx Beat" skit. Oh my gawd!

Tragically, we're told Tina will not be back playing Sarah Palin on Saturday.



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31. Adrienne - I know that Obama would love to unite America, however, there are some who are too intolerant to want to be united. I am thrilled to see that some very prominent Repubs, including, of course, Colin Powell, Former MN Gov Arne Carlson, Chris Buckley, Scott McClelland, and even Barry Goldwater's (McCain's political mentor and hero) grandchildren and former Sen Paul Laxalt's daughter are endorsing Obama. There are some Repubs out there who realize the ridiculous campaign of division that McCain and Palin are running in the old fashioned Karl Rove style of "win at ALL costs." What they have failed to realize it that we won't fall for it this time. There is too much at stake to elect a hot head and bimbo. While even I admired John McCain for his politics and heroism a few years ago, what he has done with his campaign has now made him dishonorable in my book. Have to go, will check back this aft.

Posted at 1:46PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Go Go Obama Jeep

32. Oh my gosh..what a bunch of suck ups. No matter what, Michelle Obama is not attractive...doesn't have a thing to do with her being black....she's just not an attractive person. What is this crap.."oh, I'm supporting obama so therefore all around him is beautiful" please...little life lesson folks..obama and his wife are just people....neither one is anything more and the fact that so many worship them is scary as crap. Michelle Obama...NOT proud of America and NOT attractive......duh.

Am I racist for calling her unattractive? Probably by lib standards....if so..get a life and an education before you attempt to judge people.

And the people that come here and say racist horrible things are just trying to bait you freaks....why do you fall for it everytime??

Posted at 1:56PM on Oct 24th 2008 by libsmakemelaff

33. Of course Tina won't be back. Sarah stole her thunder. And Maya was the scintillating Michelle? Riveting:((((( Who cares?

Posted at 2:15PM on Oct 24th 2008 by sparkys nemesis

34. I would hate for someone to pick me to represent that ugly bitch

Posted at 2:34PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Not me!

35. Wow artie, racist much?

I just wish Amy Pole-head would leave the show and never come back. She is so lame.

Posted at 3:05PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Ummmm

36. We are entitled to our opinion. Just because some of us don't think she is ugly doesn't mean you are right either. I like Michelle more than Barrack.

Posted at 3:05PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Kat

37. I don't think Michelle is that bad looking. Quit hating. Who made you the utmost authority on beauty anyway libsmakesmelaff? We may disagree on who you think is pretty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Posted at 3:13PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Lara

38. Maya is the perfect person to play Michelle. Maya is a real soul sista.

Posted at 3:16PM on Oct 24th 2008 by blackandwhitegirl

39. Maya es muy fea!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:22PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Sarita

40. Obama's wife may look good, but she is an anti-american, do you want that in the white house?

Posted at 3:37PM on Oct 24th 2008 by ValoHalo

41. Good its about time they picked on her....she is a bitter woman and I hope its portrayed that way

Posted at 3:58PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Tiffany

42. How about Kim Hunter playing her?

Posted at 3:59PM on Oct 24th 2008 by Maynerd

43. 32. Oh my gosh..what a bunch of suck ups. No matter what, Michelle Obama is not attractive...doesn't have a thing to do with her being black....she's just not an attractive person. What is this crap.."oh, I'm supporting obama so therefore all around him is beautiful" please...little life lesson folks..obama and his wife are just people....neither one is anything more and the fact that so many worship them is scary as crap. Michelle Obama...NOT proud of America and NOT attractive......duh.
Am I racist for calling her unattractive? Probably by lib standards....if so..get a life and an education before you attempt to judge people.
And the people that come here and say racist horrible things are just trying to bait you freaks....why do you fall for it everytime??
Posted at 1:56PM on Oct 24th 2008 by libsmakemelaff

Well put & I agree. What is it with this hero worship for the Obamas? What have they done to deserve it? Strictly speaking, Cindy McCain is a humanitarian & has worked tirelessly for many charitable organizations both in the U.S. & abroad. She's one wealthy woman who gives back to help others time & time again. She even went as far as bringing one handicapped child from South America home with her & made her part of her family. The mere fact that you will never see it in any of the news media just shows how biased they are. It wouldn't do to have people know what a really good-hearted person Cindy is, would it?

What has MO done but complain that it was "hard" for her to get where she is. Well, I've got news for her it's been hard for alot of us but we don't whine & blame other people or our country for it. As for the similarity to the Kennedy women - please. Everyone agrees that the Kennedy women have not fared as well in the looks department as their male kin. Besides, what's so classy about them? That they can afford to buy designer clothes does not make them classy. That they have stayed with men who were serial cheaters does not make them classy. That the media says they are classy - THAT'S WHAT MAKES THEM CLASSY?

Posted at 12:41PM on Oct 25th 2008 by romil1

44. Actually, Adrienne, at least a couple of magazines have said that Michelle's style is reminiscent of Jackie's...w/o the pillbox hat of course! :)

Posted at 1:01AM on Oct 25th 2008 by Buddha Lady

45. The Obama's ARE RACIST, otherwise why did they attend a known black separatist church for 20 years!! You don't go to any religious congregation for 20 years unless you agree with what the Pastors preaching from the pulpit. So they must of agreed with Rev Wrights sermons putting down those who were White, and Jews & Israel. Obama only dumped his friend for show as he knew his Friend and pastor would affect his political career.
After 20 years sitting in the pews of Wrights church I doubt he has changed

Posted at 7:01AM on Oct 25th 2008 by Obama IS a reverse racist.

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