Question

This person derided decreases in the Capital Gains Tax in their book Not for Sale at any Price. This person criticized “phony” exports during a debate in which they were mocked for repeatedly asking “Let me finish.” This politician garnered support for one campaign via 30-minute infomercials. That campaign was hurt by the seeming unpreparedness (15[2])of this presidential candidate’s running mate, who asked (*) “Who am I?” to begin a vice presidential debate; that running mate of his was former Medal of Honor winner James Stockdale. This candidate described “a giant sucking sound” when discussing a trade deal central to an election in which this independent candidate won 19 percent of the popular vote. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Texas businessman who founded the Reform Party and ran against George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton in 1992. ■END■

ANSWER: Ross Perot [or Henry Ross Perot, Sr.]
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Meggy ManiGeorgetownJohns Hopkins5415
Nick LaneGW AUMD A5415
Eva LettiereGeorge Washington BMaryland B11210

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2023 ARCADIA at DukeEmory, Duke, YaleY475%25%25%66.67
2023 ARCADIA at EmoryEmory, Duke, YaleY4100%50%0%64.00
2023 ARCADIA at ImperialImperialY5100%20%0%89.60
2023 ARCADIA at MarylandMaryland, OnlineY3100%67%0%73.33
2023 ARCADIA OnlineMaryland, OnlineY3100%0%0%66.67
2023 ARCADIA at TexasOhio State, TexasY3100%33%67%106.67
2023 ARCADIA at Ohio StateOhio State, TexasY3100%33%0%68.67