I've decided that it would really be a great thing if we could choose our states of residence based on the governor of the state and whether we like him/her or not. I mean, I know that makes things much more complex and probably requires the implementation of term extensions, blah, blah, blah. But, humor me.

I was watching 'Meet the Press' today. First of all, it's just strange… Tim Russert is gone, and it's just not the same. However, I will say that Tom Brokaw is asking tough questions. But, I've gotten off my point. Today, it was based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the Western Governors Association recently held their annual meeting. Brokaw had two democratic governors on the show, and questioned them about Obama's candidacy for President. On board were Gov. Dave Freudenthal (WY) and Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. (CO). During the show, I decided that I really, really liked Gov. Ritter. No offense Freudenthal. I mean, you said that you sort of liked McCain. But, Ritter, you're cool, man. So cool.

After watching the show, I'd like to share my current list of states that I'd like to live in based on governors currently in office:

1. Maryland: Gov. Martin O'Malley – He has a band, good looks, and some great political moves. And, he's moving Maryland in great ways. I'm impressed. Plus, I lived there before, and I'm homesick like crazy, and I want to come back. Will you stay in office until I get there and then stay a little longer? OK, thanks.
2. New Mexico: Bill Richardson – He was my first pick for President when the contest first heated up before he dropped out of the race, and he's still my hope for Obama's VP. And, I think he's such a fantastic and experienced public figure. 
3. Colorado: Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. – While he may have the highest evangelical haven in Colorado Springs, he's hosting the greenest Democratic convention in U.S. history, and he's very excited about his state. Plus, he's the first Colorado-born governor in something like 35 years. Go Ritter. If I liked the mountains, I'd be headed your way.
4. Alabama: Gov. Bob Riley – Strangely enough, as much as I have a love/hate relationship with Alabama and Birmingham, I really like Bob Riley, even though he wears cowboy boots with his suits. And even stranger… he's a friggin' republican! But, you know what? He's the best dad'gum governor that Alabama has had since James E. "Big Jim" Folsom, and has brought so many jobs to the state. Sadly, this is his last term, but my only hope is that the guy who will follow him will be current U.S. Representative Artur Davis. 

It's probably sad that I've thought so much about this. But, wouldn't it be nice if we could make our decisions based on this instead of property values and schools and economics? The world would be such a simpler place.