“If Walker is the nominee, I’d bet good money that the unions will make it their mission in life to deliver Ohio and the other midwestern states to her.”
Which is a strong argument for EC reform in Ohio. Electoral Votes should be apportioned by the vote in each congressional district; plus the two senatorial equivalents cast for the the winner of the popular vote in the state. That would go a long way to restoring the validity of the vote, not just in Ohio, but across the nation.
It’s time to dump the ‘winner take all’ model...
EVs awarded by Congressional Districts: I’ve been encouraging FReepers in Blue and Purple states to contact their state legislators and push for that.