As an Ohioan, I have to set the record straight - we are deep down a red state. However, the large urban cities like Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland are deep blue and carry the state in Presidential elections. For example, McCain and Romney both would have carried Ohio had it not been for these populace areas. I wish we could determine the outcome of elections by the number of counties a candidate carries - that would be more realistic as to the wishes of the electorate.
“...we are deep down a red state. However, the large urban cities like Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland are deep blue and carry the state in Presidential elections.”
Believe it or not, Minnesota sounds a lot like that. The core cities of Minneapolis-St Paul and the first ring suburbs (as well as the Iron Range) overwhelm the rest of the state - which votes red.
Your idea is a good one.
The Columbus burbs are all very red too, especially to the north and east.
It’s the city itself that is blue and even then, there are pockets of red on the northwest side.
I, for one, am glad it’s not in Columbus. It would make traffic a nightmare.