If you were Romney's strategist... maybe pulling out of Ohio is ok?

[Starbucks Union Thug HokeyPuck]

Now this is a far-fetched idea, but what if Romney concedes an expensive endeavor in Ohio... and pours everything he has into a campaign centered on VA, FL, IA/WI, and CO. 

Romney 273
Obama 265

Even conceding NH and NV as well, Obama doesn't win.  You send Ryan out to the Upper Midwest.  Spend your war chest in FL and VA.  Leave the election to a coin flip in CO.

I'm fully aware that it's crazy, but if I were a Romney strategist I would certainly give it thought. 

[Starbucks Union Thug HokeyPuck]

It could backfire spectacularly - if Romney cuts his advertising budget in Ohio, the media would run the story of "given up on crucial swing state" and paint him as having already lost. That sort of negative impact on his momentum would probably offset any positive to come from having the extra dollars to spend on those other states.

hence... why it's crazy.  just an interesting strategic scenario IMO.