Ross Perot and Donald Trump's Politics

The video explores the rise of anti-establishment candidates, focusing on Ross Perot's 1992 campaign. It speculates on a hypothetical Perot presidency and its impact on the political landscape, including the potential rise of the Reform Party. The video also examines Perot's influence on future political figures like Donald Trump and discusses alternate political histories without Clinton and Bush presidencies.

Who was the third-party candidate in the 1992 U.S. presidential election that gained significant attention?

• Ross Perot

• Jesse Ventura

• Donald Trump

• Bernie Sanders

What was one of the key reasons Ross Perot decided to run for president in 1992?

• To promote trickle-down economics

• To support NAFTA

• To oppose NAFTA

• To expand military action

If Ross Perot had won the presidency, what major challenge would he have faced?

• A lack of public support

• A strong third-party Congress

• A two-party Congress

• A supportive Congress

How might the 1994 midterm elections have been different if Perot had won the presidency?

• A Libertarian revolution

• An anti-establishment revolution

• A Republican revolution

• A Democratic revolution

What was one of the predicted outcomes of NAFTA according to Ross Perot?

• Increase in American jobs

• Stabilization of the economy

• Decrease in American jobs

• Strengthening of the dollar

Which political figure was influenced by Ross Perot's ideology?

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

• George Bush

What was one of the key policies Donald Trump supported in his 2000 campaign?

• Deregulation of industries

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

• Universal health care

• Increased military spending

What was a significant aspect of Trump's political views in the 2000 campaign?

• Strictly liberal ideas

• Strictly conservative ideas

• A mix of liberal and conservative ideas

• Traditional Republican views

What was the main focus of Trump's political ideology during his early political career?

• Supporting the Libertarian Party

• Aligning with the Republican Party

• Promoting himself

• Strengthening the Democratic Party

What was the potential impact of the Reform Party on American politics?

• It solidified the two-party system

• It introduced a viable third-party option

• It weakened the Democratic Party

• It strengthened the Republican Party