11 political figures who appeared on 'Parks and Recreation,' from Joe Biden to Newt Gingrich

Joe Biden and Amy Poehler in "Parks and Recreation."David Giesbrecht/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

• During the seven-season run of "Parks and Recreation," the show went to Washington, DC, a few times.
• Each time, at least a couple of well-known politicians would cameo as themselves.
• Joe Biden appeared as a present for Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), who harbored a huge crush on him.

All across social media on January 2o, aka Inauguration Day, many "Parks and Rec" fans knew exactly how to express their feelings about the new president. All they had to do was look to a season five episode in which Leslie Knope meets her idol (and celebrity hall pass) Joe Biden, and can only ask incredulously if this is real life.

But the president isn't the only political figure to appear on the show. Politicians from both sides of the aisle appeared on the NBC sitcom, from Newt Gingrich to Barbara Boxer.

Keep scrolling to see all 11 political cameos in "Parks and Recreation."