President George W. Bush essentially split the vote with Democratic challenger John Kerry here in 2004 - the Democrat had a slight 51 % to 49 % edge . Michigan is improving , but many still not better off in Ohio . President Obama makes his ninth visit to Ohio this year . Elections for the Senate will be fought on the county level .
Michigan is improving , but many still not better off in Ohio . President Obama makes his ninth visit to Ohio this year . Elections for the Senate will be fought on the county level .