Trump hosts 'SNL': Why politicians are willing to be ridiculed on TV

The Washington Post 2015-11-05

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump hosted "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 7. Why are politicians so eager to host a show that will undoubtedly make fun of them? The Post's Elahe Izadi digs into why shows like "SNL" are key to political success.
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