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'''H. Ross Perot''' (b. 1930) is a businessman and two-time [[President of the United States|United States Presidental]] candidate. In 1992, he ran as an Independent when supporters from all 50 states got his name on the ballot. In 1995, he formed the Reform Party and ran for President again in 1996. |
'''H. Ross Perot''' (b. 1930) is a businessman and two-time [[President of the United States|United States Presidental]] candidate. In 1992, he ran as an Independent when supporters from all 50 states got his name on the ballot. In 1995, he formed the Reform Party and ran for President again in 1996. |
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+ | He was spoofed on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' with the character [[H. Ross Parrot]]. When the character was first announced in early 1993, Perot was quoted in ''[[Newsweek]]'' magazine: "I'm sure that parrot thinks he's much better looking than I am." |
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*[http://www.perot.com/ Official Site] |
*[http://www.perot.com/ Official Site] |
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Revision as of 21:51, 15 August 2015
H. Ross Perot (b. 1930) is a businessman and two-time United States Presidental candidate. In 1992, he ran as an Independent when supporters from all 50 states got his name on the ballot. In 1995, he formed the Reform Party and ran for President again in 1996.
He was spoofed on Sesame Street with the character H. Ross Parrot. When the character was first announced in early 1993, Perot was quoted in Newsweek magazine: "I'm sure that parrot thinks he's much better looking than I am."