When the “electability factor” is raised, it’s usually about winning in general. Now don’t expect GOP candidates to explain why or how they will win these six critical states before or during the primary season. Why? The answer is challenging Electoral College math along with some reality checks. But the likelihood of a winning combination is stacked against the GOP.

Winning or losing these six states reduces the 2024 presidential election to its simplest form. Thus, for Republicans itching to win back the White House, the eventual nominee must appeal to suburban voters in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona and Georgia.