Was Obama beatable in 2012?

[President Johnson]

Although it initially seemed like Obama is vulnerable, he won the election fair an square and the tipping point state wasn't as close as in 2016 and 2020. Was Obama actually beatable in 2012? Of course that only involves at least potential other Republican candidates that could have won the nomination while the election takes place in the same political climate as it did.

[President Johnson]

I think he was beatable, but Rs ran the wrong campaign against him. By late October after Sandy it was pretty much over. Romney narrowly won the persuassion argument, but Obama was able to mobilize his voters where it mattered. Obama's win in Ohio 2012, is arguably the most impressive win of the 21st century even more so than Trump cracking the blue wall.

It's really interesting Ohio is seen in that way from today's perspective. I remember back in 2012 it was more of "the ultimate battleground" and Obama winning not a huge surprise.