You should not count on Ohio as a solid Republican state in 2008. The atmosphere there is toxic, toxic, toxic right now. It’s one of very few states where Bush’s margin actually narrowed between 2000 and 2004 even while he upped it nationwide by 3%.
I am with you - I am already writing Ohio off for 2008.
For Thompson, that means a Wisconsin flip is a must. For Rudy, its PA and NJ.