[ConservativeDude]

I’m going to read that...but...what is sort of strange, is that I get the feeling that if the tsunami rises to the point that it takes over Ohio, then it likely takes MI and PA as well, which means, in the coming hindsight, that OH was in fact not necessary.....

But obviously a campaign can’t pursue that strategy consciously (punt on Ohio, throw deep for PA and MI).

[ken5050]

Agree....Ohio is the Schwerpunkt of the election..I think there are four states that are toss ups...Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Ohio is the REDDEST of the four..I just can’t see Mitt winning 2 of the first 3 and NOT winning Ohio.

[TexasNative2000]

if the tsunami rises to the point that it takes over Ohio, then it likely takes MI and PA as well

Agreed. Ohio is the barometer, but the effects play into MI and PA, (and, to some degree, WI).