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SNL Wants Tina to Play Sarah

Posted Sep 12, 08 11:39 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  Gossip 

(Newser) – Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels is in talks with Tina Fey to return to the show to play Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The former SNL head writer could take on "The Barracuda" as early as the show's season premiere tomorrow. "There are discussions (with Tina)," Michaels said. "They are ongoing.” Cast member Casey Wilson also is in the running.

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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during a campaign rally at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Writer and actress Tina Fey, left, and actress Amy Poehler make an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" in April.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Sarah Palin waves to the crowd as she prepares to address the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.   (AP Photo)
Writer and actress Tina Fey makes an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live at MTV Studios in April.   (AP Photo)
In this Sept. 3 file photo, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin pumps her fist during her speech at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.   (AP Photo)
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