Top 5 ‘SNL’ President Impressions: Amy Poehler Hillary Clinton, Jay Pharoah Barack Obama, & More

By Kyle Dowling (kyle.dowling@mstarsnews.com) | Apr 13, 2015 12:46 PM EDT

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After word broke that Hillary Clinton is running for President in the 2016 spot – whether Twitter likes it or not – we couldn't help but venture back to this past weekend's Saturday Night Live cold open, with host Taraji P. Henson and musical guest Mumford & Sons, in which key player Kate McKinnon portrayed Clinton prepping to make her big announcement. The sketch appeared to beat the former First Lady to the punch, and even brought back a familiar face: Darrell Hammond's infamous Bill Clinton impression. Which got us thinking: what are the top five impressions of a President in SNL's history? Is it Amy Poehler's Clinton impression? How about Jay Pharoah's flawless impersonation of President Barack Obama?

Well, let's see, shall we?

But first, take a look at the cold open from this past Saturday's episode.

And now, the Top 5 President Impersonations on Saturday Night Live are:

5. Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford
Often wacky, weird and all out klutzy, Chevy Chase's impersonation of President Gerald Ford might be the one that started them all...

4. Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton
Yes, Kate McKinnon's Clinton impression was hilarious, but who didn't love watching Parks and Recreations star Amy Poehler side by side with Clinton herself?

3. Jay Pharoah as Barack Obama
Once Fred Armisen announced that he was leaving SNL, we had no idea who would filled the Obama impersonation spot. Luckily, along came Pharoah. And guess what? It. Is. Perfect.

2. Will Ferrell as George W. Bush
Come on. Do we have to say anything else?

1. Darrell Hammond as Bill Clinton
No matter what happens, Darrell Hammond will forever be remembered for his Clinton impression. Which, of course, we're not complaining about...

Folks, do you have any other impressions you like? Let us know about them below!

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