Vote for the Atheist Candidate!

According to several state constitutions, atheists are not allowed to hold public office. In Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Maryland and North Carolina, it's "against the law" to "deny the being of almighty god" (at least that's how the state constitution of North Carolina states it). I wonder, is it time to introduce these states to our nation's Constitution? Perhaps we can use some TARP money to fund civics classes.

I'll let Rachel Maddow give you the rundown:

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