Where Does Alec Baldwin Stand in the Trump-Impression Rankings?
For political comedians, Donald Trump is like Hamlet–everyone wants to play him.
Alec Baldwin watches a tennis match on Aug. 29, 2016, at the U.S. Open in New York City.
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Donald Trump has spent decades honing his impression of himself—and during this presidential campaign season, it's replicated, metastasizing into a multitude. Everybody can do Trump, from seasoned comedy professionals to your grandparents (even dogs!).
This cultural ubiquity has benefited Trump throughout the campaign. Love him or hate him, the sheer sport of trying to mimic his mannerisms has kept him in the front of the public mind, which is where a politician has to be. One question for the remaining weeks of the campaign is whether any impression can hurt him.