SNL Spoofs Manchin-Toomey Background Checks Deal (VIDEO)

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This week’s episode of Saturday Night Live opened with a sketch that spoofed Washington’s efforts to tackle gun control.

With SNL cast members Bill Hader and Jason Sudeikis playing the roles of Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) respectively, the cold open provided a satirical look at just how much the lawmakers compromised in order to produce a deal on background checks for gun purchases. 

 

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