During a dramatic press conference, Ned Flanders announced his unflinching support for Mike Huckabee:
Hi ho, pagans! I'm the happiest man in Springfield, yes siree. I have finally found a man among swine who will lead us to the promised land. Just six months ago, I was certain that we, as a country, we done diddly done for. Gone diggidy goners. I looked at the Democratic field of presidential candidates, and prayed that these devils in men's clothing (and a pant suit is a man's clothing) be delivered from us. And I looked at the sinful card of Republicans and asked, "Can I vote for these horrible creatures?" The answer was nopeity negatorium. I just can't dang diddly do dang darn doodly ding dang do it! My noggin was a floggin.
And then the hand of our Lord delivered to us an inspiration. The Hope from Hope. I looked at that man and shouted, "Hey diddly deedle. This man is my salvation!" And that's why I'm the happiest man in Springfield. It is with a song in my heart and crucifix in my pocket that I point with joy and give my hardy hearty ho ho support for Mike Hucka-bucka-ducka-bee.
Asked for comment about this stunning development, Mr. Huckabee responded, "Ned Beatty? Isn't he dead? What? Ned Flanders? Who?"
However, when Mitt Romney heard the news, he became enraged and bellowed, "That sonofabitch! I knew he'd turn on me. How do you think that asshole would like being tied to the roof of my car for a brisk drive down I-9 at 80 mph. He'd shit himself."
None of the other GOP candidates returned our calls.