In 1994, Senator Ted Kennedy was narrowly defeated by moderate businessman Mitt Romney. Early polls showed a neck and neck race, and Kennedy hoped for a Hail Mary in the pre-election debate. But despite Kennedy's best efforts, Romney's strong showing in the debate put him over the hump and he beat Kennedy with 50.1% to 48.2%.
But what if Romney had turned in a poor debate performance, allowing Kennedy to take the lead and win re-election?
But what if Romney had turned in a poor debate performance, allowing Kennedy to take the lead and win re-election?