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Is it humanly possible to not judge Miss America on looks?

Miss North Dakota Cara Mund is congratulated by contestants after being named Miss America during Miss America 2018 pageant, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Atlantic City, N.J.
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Miss North Dakota Cara Mund is congratulated by contestants after being named Miss America during Miss America 2018 pageant, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Atlantic City, N.J. Miss Washington Nicole Renard is shown at right.

The Miss America contest announced it will ditch the swimsuit competition — and that future contestants won't be judged on their looks. Is that humanly possible?


Bill Radke talks it over with former Miss Washingtons Brittney Henry and Kristen Tetteh.

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