1992 Ross Perot vice presidential candidate selection

This article lists running mates considered by Ross Perot during his 1992 independent candidacy for President of the United States. On March 30, 1992, Perot announced that retired Vice Admiral James Stockdale would serve as his "interim" running mate, so that Perot could qualify for the ballot in several states.[1][2] At the time, Perot planned to pick a permanent running mate during the summer, around the time of the 1992 Democratic National Convention and the 1992 Republican National Convention.[2] Perot suspended his campaign during the summer of 1992, possibly preventing him from choosing a different running mate.[3] After he decided to run again, Perot decided to keep Stockdale as his running mate.[4] John Silber, the president of Boston University, was also rumored as a potential running mate for Perot.[5] Stockdale appeared at the 1992 vice presidential debate. The Perot-Stockdale ticket took 18.9% of the popular vote, but the Clinton-Gore ticket won the election.

Independent candidate Ross Perot chose retired Vice Admiral James Stockdale as his running mate in 1992.

See also

• 1992 United States presidential election
• Ross Perot presidential campaign, 1992

References

1. Holmes, Steven (6 July 2005). "James Stockdale, Perot's Running Mate in '92, Dies at 81". New York Times. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
2. "Retired vice admiral tapped for 'interim' Perot ticket". Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Associated Press. March 30, 1992. p. 12B. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
3. "The Choate Choice Perot Picks A Well-suited Running Mate". Philly.com. 13 September 1996. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
4. Frece, John (30 July 1992). "Perot picks No. 2 and will be on Maryland ballot Stockdale listed as running mate". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
5. Cheevers, Jack (31 March 1992). "Perot Chooses Ex-Admiral as Interim Running Mate". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 October 2015.