PERSPECTIVES ON ROSS PEROT : He Gave the System a Good Shaking : How has the would-be third candidate’s presence in--and now absence from--the race affected our political life? : A Useful Kick
<i> Actor Charlton Heston is active in the Republican Party. </i>
Perot was a very useful kick in the ass for both parties and all candidates. He enlivened the Democratic primary season and stimulated both parties to think about some things. We can thank him for that.
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