Sarah Palin mocks presidential ambitions, Donald Trump in SNL cameo

Sarah Palin poked fun at herself, Donald Trump, on SNL
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If anyone thought Sarah Palin was running for president in 2016, her brief appearance on Sunday's star-packed Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary party should put those hopes (or fears) to rest.

During an audience Q&A led by Jerry Seinfeld, the former Alaska governor stood and asked, "How much do you think Lorne Michaels would pay me if I were to run in 2016?" Seinfeld said she could probably write her own check, but Palin wasn't done. "Hypothetically, then, what if I were to choose Donald Trump as my running mate?" Jerry's response: "Sarah, you're teasing us — that's not nice." Points to everyone for self-deprecation. Palin's cameo is near the end of the skit, but there's good stuff throughout, so don't skip ahead. —Peter Weber

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Peter Weber

Peter Weber is a senior editor at TheWeek.com, and has handled the editorial night shift since the website launched in 2008. A graduate of Northwestern University, Peter has worked at Facts on File and The New York Times Magazine. He speaks Spanish and Italian and plays bass and rhythm cello in an Austin rock band. Follow him on Twitter.