Ross Perot in Decision Points, by Pres. George W. Bush

On Principles & Values: OpEd 1992: caused "two-front battle" in Bush election fight

Pat Buchanan, the far-right commentator, challenged Dad in the New Hampshire primary and came away with 37 percent--a serious protest vote. To make matters worse, Texas billionaire Ross Perot decided to mount a third-party campaign. He preyed on disillusioned conservatives with his anti-deficit, anti-trade rhetoric. One of Perot's campaign centers was across the street from my office in Dallas. Looking out the window was like watching a daily tracking poll. Cadillacs and SUVs lined up to collect Perot bumper stickers and yard signs. I realized Dad would have to fight a two-front battle for reelection, with Perot on one flank and the Democratic nominee on the other. Source: Decision Points, by Pres. George W. Bush, p. 48-50 Nov 9, 2010

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