US History STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Practice Test

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.