Ted Cruz 'auditions' for 'The Simpsons'

Ted Cruz, Republican presidential candidate and noted enthusiast of “The Simpsons,” could have another job lined up if the whole running for president thing does not work out.

The Texas senator “auditioned” for the voice roles of popular characters Ned Flanders and Mr. Burns in a video posted by BuzzFeed on Tuesday, in light of the fact that voice actor Harry Shearer (who voices Flanders, Burns and countless other characters) is leaving the show.


He also acted out two scenes, giving his best impressions of Homer and Lisa Simpson, as well as the alien duo Kang and Kodos (who, coincidentally, appeared in one of the senator’s favorite episodes).

“I have been told many times I have a face for radio, and I have a face for animation,” the Texas senator joked.

Cruz’s love for the long-running show has not been reciprocated by Al Jean, one of show’s stalwarts, who told The Daily Beast that voting for Cruz would be akin to throwing away a vote.

The full video from BuzzFeed is here.