Given that bin Laden is a religious fanatic who supports the execution of Jews and Homosexuals I think if he were to carry a state or two they'd be in the south. Certainly not California.
Southern people (at least the religious ones, which there are a lot of) like Jews, though. That's why they are more staunchly supportive of Israel than other areas of the U.S.
That's because they think the Jews having control of the disputed areas will hasten the coming of the Judgement day. That's one of the puzzle pieces that they need. But this is more suited for the Religion Board.
