What is the state of MI there for the General? I keep hearing that it’s a toss-up and included it in my possible leaning/toss-up states, but like PA, because of the Detroit/Lansing voter machines, I have my doubts about the state flipping red regardless of whom the nominee is. Because of the shrunken map, the Democrats are going to have to defend the Midwest at all costs, because their prospects in holding IN, VA, and NC are virtually nill.
For the Republicans, I think they need to draw the line in WI and fight the Walker recall as strongly as possible. That whole outcome is directly tied to our chances there in 2012. If Walker holds on, WI will absolutely be in play and could be as close as 2000/04.