Update on the "My State Is Crazier Than Yours" Contest

Here's an update on the contest:

So there's been a big lobbying effort on the part of Missouri to win this contest. As a life-long Cardinals fan (I grew up in the part of Illinois that is Cardinals territory) I have to admit that I'd have a hard time letting Missouri win.

Still, Chris at MOsanthrope has put forth quite the lobbying effort, even a nomination speech on his own blog. As far as wacko residents go, Missouri does have John Ashcroft, Rush Limbaugh, and various Blunts (and no, I'm not talking about the blunts Nelly is always singing about). And, as noted earlier, the state is trying the declare Christianity as the "official majority religion".

Virginia is hanging in there. An anonymous poster in my comments points out that us Virginians have actually had allegations of voter fraud involving pork rinds. In addition, we have alot of wackos in the state legislature, and no one even mentioned this guy.

There was a surprising lobbying effort on behalf of the state of Pennsylvania, with their Rick Santorum and Dover School Board. I'll throw in Terrell Owens too. I don't think PA will win though. They've already voted out the Dover School Board (and probably Terrell Owens) and Rick Santorum is likely a goner too.

Indiana? Interesting thought. They are responsible for Dan Quayle. But this poll makes me wonder if Indianans are finally coming around. Plus, they have Larry Bird, who was one of my top sports heroes growing up.

Some people think California isn't a candidate here, but remember this is the state that voted for Arnold Freakin' Schwarzanegger for governor.

And, of course, there's Florida. Dara points out all the weird crimes in Florida, but I think there are plenty of weird crimes everywhere. Jeb Bush is a much more compelling argument. Plus, there's that whole voting for Pat Buchanan when you meant to vote for Al Gore and setting our country back many, many years thing that Florida did. Yeah, Florida sure has left a mark on our democracy, and for that alone they deserve consideration. And, yeah, there's this woman.

Kansas, of course, is still hanging strong.

South Dakota made a strong entry into the race this week.

Other states that I believe deserve a mention:

Ohio, for this man, who is singlehandly subverting the democratic process of, you know, counting votes.

Oklahoma. Here's some evidence. I have personal issues with Oklahoma and felt it deserved a mention. Plus, Coburn is maybe the nuttiest Senator alive.

Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama.... I still have some sympathy for you from Katrina, so you're all officially off the hook.

Finally, I can't believe no one has metioned Texas.

Keep the comments and suggestions coming! Your state could still win!