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Backstage with John and Cindy
 
Backstage with John and Cindy

With the presidential election just days away, Republican candidate John McCain drew laughs – often at his own expense – on Saturday Night Live last night.

In response to Barack Obama’s purchase of airtime on several major networks on Wednesday night, McCain lamented that he could only afford airtime on QVC.

“I’m a true Maverick: a Republican without money!” the Arizona Senator joked that, “My only showbiz connections are Jon Voight and Heidi from The Hills.”

By his side were wife Cindy McCain, who lent a hand selling “McCain Fine Gold Jewelry,” and his running mate Sarah Palin … a.k.a. SNL alum Tina Fey.

Here’s the opening Saturday Night Live sketch

Follow the jump for two more clips – McCain’s appearance on SNL‘s Weekend Update segment, and some backstage footage of himself and Cindy …

 
Backstage with John and Cindy