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. (15[1])That campaign was hurt by the seeming unpreparedness of this presidential candidate’s running mate, who asked (*) “Who am I?” to begin (-5[1])a vice presidential debate; that running mate of his was former Medal of Honor winner James Stockdale. This candidate described “a giant sucking sound” (-5[1])when discussing a trade deal central to an election in which this independent candidate won 19 percent of the popular vote. 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■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Ross Perot [or Henry Ross Perot, Sr.]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Dwight SolanoTAMUTexas C4615
Jaik HavlickTAG Magnet: Taylor's VersionTexas B67-5
Pablo LloydHCCTexas A91-5
Mitchell ShaddenTexas AHCC13710
Parker KnudsonTexas BTAG Magnet: Taylor's Version13710

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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