Here's the thing, running strong candidates in red leaning states works. Ryan is probably the reason those house districts flipped. Republicans put in millions to defend the seat that could have been spent on PA, AZ,GA etc.
Looking like Marlinga lost by less than 2,000 votes. It's so frustrating because this was a winnable seat and Democrats just wrote it off early. Marlinga was a fine candidate for the district, he was just severely underfunded yet put up a good fight because he was on the ground every day. John James also ran the best campaign of any Republican in Michigan. He didn't get caught up talking about kid's genitals like the rest of the Republicans. He kept on message about economic issues. The Michigan GOP is in shambles right now so James has to be the leader as of now.
With Slotkin called, only thing left is MI-10. Not sure what vote is remaining but Marlinga is down 8 with over 50% left. If that's from southern Macomb County, he has a shot.
Since Trump won by 0.2% 6 years ago, Democrats have won the last 9 statewide elections and flipped the senate. If this were reversed, Democrats would be dooming how Michigan is a permanent red state.
I am disappointed in Ohio. I thought that could be a surprise pickup. I wonder if Ryan would have run if there was a stronger Dem running for governor? Thinking DeWine may have dragged Vance across the line.