43 states aren’t guaranteed.
Yes, seven states - AZ, GA, MI, NC, NV, PA and WI - are considered to be the battleground states.
But, there is NE-2 (which one EV could be crucial), and ME, MN, NH and VA only lean Democrat.
Otherwise, yes, GIVEN the tilt in the Electoral College, things look pretty even-up at this point; AND, there are reasons for our side to be hopeful.
To add to what is said in the article, the Senate race in WV is conceded to us (#50), and we’re ahead in MT (#51). We’re not yet ahead in OH but we should do well there (#52). After that, we hope to pick up one or more additional Senators from: AZ, MI, NV, PA and WI; and, surprise!, MD.
There are other possibilities on the map; but, I’ll just close by saying there are many races from school board to Congressman where we have possibilities or where we want to build for the future.
If NC is a battleground state, then so is VA, MN and NH.