For many years, Ohio has been considered a barometer state. Donald Trump won Ohio by about eight points, even though Joe Biden led the national popular vote.

John Avlon: The United States has become the Disconnected States of America. He says Ohio has experienced a long relative decline; its income is now about a third lower than that of Massachusetts.Avlon: There is a striking disconnect between voters' opinions about what is happening with the economy and their personal experiences.. The 21st century economy has favored metropolitan areas with highly skilled labor.