"Saturday Night Live" poked fun at Vice President Kamala Harris' interview responses and middle-class upbringing narrative in a recent "Family Feud" skit.
"Saturday Night Live" (SNL) has taken aim at Vice President Kamala Harris in its latest political satire, using a humorous "Family Feud" skit to mock her economic interview responses and stories about her middle-class background.
In the skit, Kenan Thompson, playing host Steve Harvey, questioned Maya Rudolph, who has appeared as Harris in previous episodes, about her lack of landslide victories. Rudolph responded with the quip, "That’s a question I scream into my pillow every morning."
SNL Mocks Kamala Harris' Economic Interview Responses in 'Family Feud' Skit
When asked to name something people would keep in a glove box, Rudolph began her response by saying, "Steve, look, I was raised in a middle-class family." Thompson interrupted, exclaiming, "Oh, here we go."
Rudolph continued, referencing Harris's interview with "60 Minutes," where she revealed owning a Glock, "I was raised by my mother and a second mother, a small business owner named Ms. Shelton. I had a Glock, Steve."
SNL Mocks Kamala Harris' Economic Interview Responses in 'Family Feud' Skit
The "Family Feud" board showed "a gun" as the second answer on the list.
Thompson then asked the other Democrats on Harris' team, including Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff, Jim Gaffigan as Governor Tim Walz, and Dana Carvey as President Biden, the same question. Samberg echoed Rudolph's response, saying, "I can’t top that. It was so perfect. I’ll go with the same answer, Steve — a Glock."
SNL Mocks Kamala Harris' Economic Interview Responses in 'Family Feud' Skit
"You want to give the same answer? Seems like a bad strategy," Thompson said, before "a second gun" appeared as the top answer.
Harris has faced criticism for dodging questions and giving vague responses in interviews. When asked by a Philadelphia anchor in September about her plans to combat inflation, she began her response by saying she grew up as a "middle-class kid."
She continued by discussing her upbringing and the importance of dignity, but did not provide specific economic policies.
SNL's portrayal of Harris' interview responses and middle-class narrative highlights the criticism she has received for her evasive and often unrelated answers. The skit's humor lies in its exaggeration and absurdity, but it also reflects the public's perception of Harris' communication style.
Whether or not Harris' interview style ultimately affects her political aspirations remains to be seen. However, SNL's portrayal serves as a reminder of the importance of clear and concise communication in politics.
