That's a great point, and GOTV will make Wisconsin competetive for Romney. At the very least, it will force The Kenyan to defend Wisconsin, wasting precious resources he needs elsewhere.
The Ryan pick will play very well in Ohio. Ryan graduated from Miami of Ohio, which gives him a connection to the state. Romney's biggest problem here was always going to be turning out the vote; I think Ryan will help to unite and inspire the GOP base here like no one else (including Rob Portman, our Senator, who is liked but not loved).
Also think his nomination will have an effect on Michigan, Indiana and Minnisota. He could be any of our neighbors, friend or family.... Has alot in common with the small town rural midwesterners.
I actually read a piece condemning Ryan for going to uppity Miami University and paying for it with his own money. It made Ryan out to be some kind of snob because he was too good to accept the in-state tuition rates at Wisconsin schools. Needless to say, the author of that hit piece will be voting for the guy who allegedly went to Ivy League Columbia and Harvard. No word yet on whose money paid for that.