Question

What effect did H.Ross Perot (third party candidate) have on the outcome of the 1992 election?

Answer 1

H. Ross Perot had a significant impact on the outcome of the 1992 election. As a third party candidate, he received nearly 19% of the popular vote, making him the most successful third party candidate since Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. Perot's strong showing siphoned votes away from both major party candidates, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Many political analysts believe that Perot's presence in the race siphoned conservative votes from Bush, ultimately leading to Clinton's victory. Perot's candidacy highlighted key issues such as government reform and deficit reduction, influencing the policies of the major party candidates.