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Date Posted: 00:36:48 01/09/24 Tue
>>Happy Wednesday! I hope you all had a great new year
>>and I wish you the best for 2024.
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>>I watched the state pageants on Pageants Live and some
>>others, and I was impressed. I will talk about the
>>ones which were available and what my thoughts are on
>>the winner.
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>>TX-The granddaddy of the pageants. The beauty of TX
>>is that whoever is in that top 5 could easily be
>>competitive at Miss America. This year I saw some
>>contestants with real potential, including the
>>preliminary talent winner who played the violin and
>>was in the top 10 (I forget her name.) Ellie EARNED
>>that win. She was fantastic. That was going to be a
>>battle between her and Madison Matlock until the end
>>and she absolutely rose to the occasion. I said last
>>year that Averie Bishop was who made sense to me would
>>end Texas' drought at Miss America. She certainly did
>>well, but I also think that Ellie could make a case
>>for herself at Miss America. The only weaker thing
>>about her is her talent, but when has talent actually
>>mattered? She really is a pretty girl, she looks
>>fantastic in an evening gown, and she has something
>>personal about her that I really like. She seems
>>regal yet very humble and there's something about her
>>that you are drawn to. She looks like a young 21st
>>century American woman, and she seems like she would
>>be relatable to young women. Another thing that I
>>like about her is her platform. I think she would be
>>an excellent bridge between law enforcement and
>>others, and I think she might be able to bring a
>>human, reasonable voice to the fractured relationship
>>between law enforcement and the public. I am taking a
>>very close look at her as a possible Miss America.
>>
>>About Madison Matlock-people think she is a lock for
>>Miss TX; they have the past two years by virtue of her
>>aunt. I will say this much-if TX is political, she
>>will win one of these years, especially if her aunt
>>and grandparents are large benefactors. If her last
>>name was Matlock there is about a 99 percent chance we
>>wouldn't be having this conversation. She is a good
>>competitor and there is no doubt her aunt is coaching
>>her. There is also no doubt in my mind that she's got
>>the best resources to be able to compete. She is
>>definitely old school, and old school works in TX.
>>But if she wins next summer, it will be 19 years
>>removed from her aunt. Morgan has very little clout
>>in the pageant world. With judges from outside TX and
>>some who likely have no idea who she is, I do not
>>think she is a lock for the TX crown based on her
>>name. Also, there are contestants in any given year
>>who are going to be ready to win the next year. So, I
>>really am not certain she is going to win. I am 50/50
>>on her.
>>
>>OK-I really like Sunny. She is very pretty; she
>>reminds me of a young Sophia Lauren. Like TX, she
>>also has something that draws you to her. She also
>>has a compelling story in the Miss America system. I
>>have wondered how the older contestants will fare this
>>year. If I were a judge and a contestant told me how
>>much they persevered to get there, it would suggest to
>>me that she has a lot of determination and would be a
>>great Miss America. Sunny did very well in the
>>fitness competition. I am not sure why the last few
>>Miss OKs did not make the cut at Miss America but they
>>are not a state to count out. I think she has a good
>>chance at going very far at Miss America.
>>
>>MO-When the top 5 was called, I had Hayley and the
>>first runner-up as the most well-rounded to me.
>>Hallie Hebron's older sister Erika was Miss MO and
>>Hallie has good talent. I thought she performed a
>>little better last year, but I still thought she had a
>>chance at winning. Hayley seems to have a lot going
>>for her. The only question mark for me is that she is
>>one of many who is doing a monologue. I thought her
>>message was good but there are so many motivational
>>monologues/monologues about the program that I think
>>it is going to be hard to distinguish themselves.
>>
>>AR-I also like Cori, I think she is very well-rounded
>>and let's face it, AR always sends the best
>>contestants. I was a bit mystified as to why AR has
>>fallen off the radar the past few years but I do not
>>expect them to stay away that long. I think Cori is
>>solid for the top 10.
>>
>>KY-I am just going to keep it real. I LOVE LOVE LOVE
>>Chapel Tinius and I was disappointed that she did not
>>win. She's been stalling the past few years. She is a
>>former teen winner and heaven knows they do well in
>>this pageant, so I do see her as a future Miss KY.
>>Truth be told, I was paying such close attention to
>>her that I really didn't pay much attention to
>>Mallory. KY overall hasn't been as competitive at
>>Miss America as of late, although it is a state where
>>I expect them to be well-prepared and make the cut if
>>they have a quality winner.
>>
>>FL-I was very impressed with Juliette. She is solid
>>across the board, and FL is a state which has
>>continued success. She is firmly in my top 10 based
>>on her strong performance, solid competitive in all
>>categories and the success of the state.
>>
>>LA-It was a competitive pageant. I was personally
>>rooting for Olivia George, I think she had more of a
>>likeability and maturity than Makenzie. I can see why
>>Makenzie won and like other states with much success,
>>she will be well-prepared by the time she hits Miss
>>America. Her talent is entertaining and of late,
>>entertaining talent seems to be winning. Although
>>with having one large talent group it is hard to say
>>who will be standing out.
>>
>>So, there you have it. What say you about the state
>>winners this year? Who is your favorite? If you are
>>from a state not mentioned here, please tell us about
>>your state titleholder.
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