you really think so for the Dems opebo? I would think they'd try to break into some of the mildly Republican states by nominating someone from the west, or something like that.
Nevada is too small a state, and the western competitive states are scattered all over the place, strictly geographically, Reid wouldn't help all that much. Bayh would be a great help, due to the fact that Ohio is so close (both politically and geographically). Indiana + Ohio = 31 EVs. For the GOP, Jeb/Santorum for a defensive strategy or Santorum/Jeb to try and go after Pennsylvania.