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Real McCain Set for SNL

Exec won't deny rumor that Obama will be on, too

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 31, 2008 11:29 AM CDT

(Newser) – John McCain will take a page from Sarah Palin's book and appear on Saturday Night Live tomorrow, aides tell the AP. It will be his first appearance on the show since May. Meanwhile, rumors continue to fly that Barack Obama will stop, too, but SNL reps aren't confirming or denying anything, the Los Angeles Times reports.

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Darrell Hammond portrays John McCain and Fred Armisen portrays Barack Obama on SNL. (AP Photo)

Darrell Hammond portrays John McCain and Fred Armisen portrays Barack Obama on SNL. (AP Photo/NBC, Dana Edelson)

John McCain smiles as he listens to the cheers of supporters in Mentor, Ohio, last night. (AP Photo)

Barack Obama, gives a wink to a young supporter during a rally in Virginia Beach, Va., yesterday. (AP Photo)

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