Was Romney ever perceived as having a chance?

[Flyersfan232]

Yes, especially after that first debate. Obama didn't look on top of his game at all there, and it gave Romney a lot of momentum.

Romney had a chance until that 47% video leak, and everything after that was just damage control. That video essentially confirmed the image the Obama campaign tried to portray of Romney. That he was an out of touch business stiff who cared nothing for working people and in fact had disdain for them.

Then he ends up winning 47% of the vote