Drama in the West Wing? SNL Nails Emmanuel in Web Exclusive

A Saturday Night Live Clip, shown only on the NBC Website, and apparently “blocked” in some areas, gives a glimpse into the parodied character of the President-Elect’s Chief of Staff - No wonder, some people in Illinois are glad to be rid of him. The question now remains: How well will Emmanuel get along with Hillary Clinton – Especially with her increasing power and of course, the rumors that that Obama is bending over backwards for Clinton (who, as Secretary of State will be surrounded by former Clinton White House associates), including direct access and the ability to chose her own staff

Emmanuel has clashed with Clinton in the past – the possibility of high drama (created by Emmanuel) in the West Wing may be in the offing - from an October 26, 2007 (pre-Obama) NY Times Article entitled: “The Evolution of Hillary Clinton as Manager”
“She was particularly suspicious of the brash Mr. Emanuel. According to a high-level official in the Clinton White House, Mrs. Clinton instructed Thomas F. McLarty 3rd, the chief of staff, to fire him. But Mr. Emanuel insisted he was not leaving unless Bill Clinton himself told him to go. The president never did, and Mrs. Clinton did not press the issue.
“The worst thing you can do when you work for Hillary Clinton is sit there and nod yes,” Mr. Emanuel said.”
Hillary Clinton may be entitled to “combat pay”.