Republicans say Britt being treated like Sarah Palin 2.0

Alabama Sen. Katie Britt’s (R) debut on the national political stage is prompting comparisons to another fiery conservative mom: former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R).

The comparisons took a new life late Saturday, when Britt’s theatrical appearance was parodied by Scarlett Johansson on “Saturday Night Live” — much as Palin was parodied by Tina Fey in 2008.

Even some Republicans acknowledged Britt’s delivery was “over the top,” but they viewed the intense backlash from Democrats and media pundits as driven by a fear that Britt’s aww-shucks presentation as a mom sitting in a kitchen might actually peel away women voters from Biden.

Britt is now being mentioned as a possible vice presidential running mate, the spot Palin filled on former Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign.