The Republicans can probably not win the 2016 presidential election without winning Florida and Ohio. If Republicans do win these two states, then Virginia becomes critical for the Democrats to win. (See the demographics) Watch for the Republican presidential and vice-presidential candidates to come from Florida and Ohio and the Democratic vice-presidential candidate to come from Virginia.
TheWeek -- Democrats ought to be terrified about losing these 3 critical swing states in 2016
“In three states that were critical to Obama's wins in 2008 and 2012 — Nevada, Colorado, and Virginia — Republicans showed remarkable resurgence and strength in 2014….Bankable wins here meant Democrats could forgo traditional battlegrounds like Florida and Ohio and still win an Electoral College majority.”
