Well the midwest is losing jobs.. Myself is leaving Illinois soon.. I have no reason to stay here...
This trend toward the blue--is going to make it increasing difficult for Republicans in the future--as you will be able to add the Midwest (Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania) to the list of SOLID BLUE states like California and New York.
Now I haven't add up the electoral votes I have just listed--but it's an incredible number to SPOT the democrats before you even start.