They took Michigan last time. Almost took Ohio. They will probably take all 3 irrespective this time. On the other hand, those states don't pack the clout they did 30 years ago.
They pretty much slit their own throats. I am myself a refugee from Michigan. I could see where it was headed in the early 80s.
well IIRC an Ohio win for JFKerry would have made him President?
Most of the rust belt states are losing population and therefore losing electoral votes...