Which independent candidate attacked Bush and helped Clinton win the popular vote in the 1992 presidential election?

Which independent candidate attacked Bush and helped Clinton win the popular vote in the 1992 presidential election?

• A. John Anderson
• B. Ross Perot
• C. George H. W. Bush
• D. Bill Clinton

Answer: (B)

Ross Perot, running as an independent, attacked the Bush administration over the economy and championed a plan to balance the federal budget. His focused, issue-driven campaign attracted a large share of voters who were dissatisfied with both major parties, drawing attention to deficits and economic reform. In 1992, Perot earned about 19% of the popular vote, pulling votes away from the incumbent and helping Bill Clinton win the presidency. The other figures were not independent candidates in that year, nor were they the winner in the race.

Ross Perot, running as an independent, attacked the Bush administration over the economy and championed a plan to balance the federal budget. His focused, issue-driven campaign attracted a large share of voters who were dissatisfied with both major parties, drawing attention to deficits and economic reform. In 1992, Perot earned about 19% of the popular vote, pulling votes away from the incumbent and helping Bill Clinton win the presidency. The other figures were not independent candidates in that year, nor were they the winner in the race.