In a recent sketch on “Saturday Night Live,” Hillary Clinton (portrayed by Kate McKinnon) slowly adopts Bernie Sanders’ appearance and platform in a desperate attempt to appeal to young voters. On Sunday night’s MSNBC town hall, Sanders was shown the viral skit — and though his reaction is priceless, what he has to say next cuts straight to the point.

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Sanders Enjoys The Saturday Night Clip.

Bernie Sanders Seemed To Really Enjoy This Saturday Night Live Clip.

Posted by MangoFeed on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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