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. (10[1])That campaign (15[1])was hurt by the seeming unpreparedness 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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