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Idaho Quarter Rated Worst In Nation


Troy Maben/AP File Photo
In this July 24, 2006, AP file photo, Idaho Gov. Jim Risch shows off the new Idaho state quarter design that features the image of a peregrine falcon to children at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise at an official unveiling of the design.

I told you it was lousy the first time I saw it. Now, Idaho's quarter has been rated the worst of the 50-state series by voters at the Wallet Pop blog. With more than 65,000 votes cast nationwide, Idaho's quarter, which features a large peregrine falcon overlooking an outline of the state, was approved by only 38%. Pennsylvania and Michigan were second worst with 45% approval, followed by New Hampshire 48%, and New Mexico 51%. Alaska (pictured left) was the most liked quarter with 94% approval. Washington's quarter had 84% approval. Click here.

Question: Were the nation's voters too harsh on former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne's quarter?

Hat Tip: Nic Casey



Huckleberries Online

D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.