The Fringe Candidates Debate
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A mock debate brings together a mix of invented fringe presidential candidates and real political figures, moderated by a Dan Rather-style news anchor. Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis and Kenan Thompson play various eccentric candidates, while Bill Hader appears as Tony Blair and Amy Poehler as Dennis Kucinich.
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Cast
- Molly Shannonas Trudy Westmoreland
- Fred Armisenas Aseeb Narzef
- Will Forteas Larry Budge
- Bill Haderas Tony Blair
- Bill Haderas announcer
- Darrell Hammondas Dan Rather
- Amy Poehleras Dennis Kucinich
- Maya Rudolphas Fantasmagoria Purlene Robinson
- Andy Sambergas Lord Simon Frothingham
- Jason Sudeikisas Blaine Goodbody
- Kenan Thompsonas Rev. Hershel P. Chocula
- Kristen Wiigas Eleanor Hatch