"Politico Perot" refers to Ross Perot. Ross Perot was an American businessman and politician who ran as an independent candidate in the 1992 US presidential election and also in 1996. He was known for his successful career in business as the founder of Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and Perot Systems, as well as his strong stances on economic and political issues.
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