Barack Becomes 'The Rock Obama'

By Saturday Night Live

March 9, 2009

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President Barack Obama's cool demeanor earned him points on the campaign trail but has frustrated more partisan Democrats during recent policy battles. Rahm Emanuel, played by Andy Samberg, encourages Obama to "get angry" and turn into "Rock" Obama lifting the "little man in suit" and other exasperating Republicans out of the Oval Office.

--Gabriela Resto-Montero

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