Kasich/Martinez vs O'malley/Booker

[Matty]

What would the map probably look like?

[Matty]

anyone?

[NHLiberal]

When I started making the map I thought it would be a Republican victory but it ended up being a narrow Democratic EC victory. I think the Republican ticket would probably win the PV by a point or two though:

[Mister Mets]

Under generic circumstances, Kasich would probably be a stronger candidate than O'Malley (Swing State Governor with congressional experience/ television background VS Mayor/ Governor from safe Democratic state.)

Booker would help O'Malley with young progressives and African Americans.
Martinez adds diversity and can be a strong surrogate in the West.

The default map would probably favor Kasich.

Kasich/ Martinez- 292 Electoral Votes
O'Malley/ Booker- 246 Electoral Votes

If it's a strong environment for Republicans, Kasich could also carry New Mexico, Virginia and softer Midwestern states.

If it's a strong environment for Democrats, O'Malley might keep Colorado, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Iowa from swinging to Republicans.

[Mr. Smith]

It'd probably look like 1988, O'Malley would need someone like Jay Nixon on the ticket to really stay strong

[Flake]

It'd probably look like 1988

Vermont
O'Malley 45.63%
Kasich 45.70%
Other 8.47%

I think it's a pretty established fact that a national republican will not win Vermont for a very long time.

[Free Bird]

It'd probably look like 1988

Vermont
O'Malley 45.63%
Kasich 45.70%
Other 8.47%

I think it's a pretty established fact that a national republican will not win Vermont for a very long time.

Or Maine AL. Or Washington.