Weigh Perot Draft, Willie Brown Says

The Democratic Party should consider drafting Texas billionaire Ross Perot as its candidate for President if front-runner Bill Clinton continues to struggle with character questions, California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown said Tuesday.

“If by circumstances it’s clear that (Clinton) is not electable . . . I think the party will have to find another candidate and I think Ross Perot would be the most natural place to go,” Brown said.

Citing a new Los Angeles Times Poll showing Perot and President Bush running even in California with Clinton third, Brown told reporters in two separate interviews that he shares concerns that Clinton may not be a viable candidate. “Absolutely, I’m concerned . . .” Brown said. “I want to win.”