SNL skit provides checklist on President Obama's accomplishments

Just days after the announcement that Rio de Janeiro would be hosting the 2016 Olympics, NBC's Saturday Night Live took an opportunity to review President Obama's accomplishments in its opening skit.

The Clintons have been fond of blaming their troubles on a "vast right-wing conspiracy," particularly when the mainstream media is not siding with their needs and causes. And for their part, the right has complained that the media favors more liberal endeavors. But NBC's Saturday Night Live is a different environment entirely, having seen a resurgence in viewers last season with their portrayal of the presidential election. Tina Fey's take on Sarah Palin was particularly popular. Much to the chagrin of the spin doctors in both political parties, SNL writers are simply looking for good humor in the meanderings of government leadership. And this past Saturday, SNL was more than happy to provide a checklist of President Obama's accomplishments - or lack thereof - under the backdrop of Chicago's 2016 Olympics loss. The opening skit features a take on President Obama (played by Fred Armisen) sitting at his oval office desk and explaining the many things he has not done - all under the reassurance that he will not lead the country toward a socialist society. According to SNL, he simply cannot get it done. While ratings for this season's SNL opener were down notably from last season, it is worth noting that the Palin portrayal is a tough act to follow.