If unemployment continues at 9% and rising, if the economy continues to be facing a major stall, if jobs created continues to lag, then the electorate will turn to Romney's legendary economic and business expertise to get the economy back on track and Romney will defeat Obama.
What? The expertise at being born the scion of a multi-million dollar fortune and---surprise, surprise---not blowing it?
While it is true that Mitt Romney was raised in an affluent family, it is also true that as a venture capitalist and successful businessman and manager, he made a personal fortune on his own volition, estimated at between 200 and 250 million dollars.
Some have speculated his net worth is closer to 500 million dollars, but 250 million dollars seems more likely.
Regardless, the fact of the matter is that Mitt Romney made his own personal fortune, not dependent on that of his famous father.
Mitt Romney also has the experience of turning around a sinking ship - See 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.
I like this common American misconception, that being a good businessman makes you a good political leader.