They had politicians host before, Jesse Jackson hosted in the 80's, and John Mccain hosted too... Idk why SNL always tries it with political figures to make them seem more down to earth by them showing how funny they can be when reading written material when most cant even deliver. It works every once in a blue moon.
- Fey &Palin
- Ferrell &. W.
- Armisen & Obama
- Hammond & Clinton (who STILL makes a number of appearances as him years later after Bill left office)