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...What Perot lacks at the moment is a clear rationale for a sequel. Last year he urged his followers to give the Republicans a shot at ruling Congress. Perotistas, who lean rightward anyway, voted for the G.O.P. by a ratio of 2 to 1. Now Republicans must be given an opportunity to satisfy Perot's following. "They basically have adopted our 1992 platform," Perot contended in a TIME interview. "Then the question is, Will they deliver? That's all that matters to us." With Perot doing the grading, Republicans may have little chance of passing the test...
...fact, Newt Gingrich's "Contract with America," compared with Perot's manifesto, is timid in attacking the deficit and ignores other major items on Perot's priority list as well. Even legislators who have enjoyed explicit support from Perot have stiffed him on such critical issues as nafta, gatt and the Administration's effort to nourish Mexico's anemic currency. When Congress was considering gatt last November, Perot warned that if the trade agreement was approved, which it was, United We Stand would consider forming a new party. Local chapters all over the country-prodded by national headquarters in Dallas...
...pair of top aides, Alexander suggested a new introduction: "I've come here today to announce my support for Phil Gramm ... [long pause] ... for re-election to the U.S. Senate." The three men had scarcely stopped laughing when Alexander's cellular phone began to chirp. The caller was Ross Perot, who complimented Alexander on his just announced candidacy: "Keep on going, Lamar. You seem to have a lot of 'em worried." Alexander asked, "Do you have any advice for me?" Responded Perot: "Naw, you keep on just bein' Lamar...
...imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Perot has cause to feel proud of Alexander's campaign. The former Tennessee Governor, positioning himself as the lone "outsider" in the race, is waging a Perot-inspired crusade to dismantle large chunks of the Federal Government, which he decries as "the arrogant empire." Alexander would shut down the Education Department, which he ran under President Bush, and would turn its functions and funding back to the states. He would turn back $200 billion in federal programs, including welfare and most of Medicaid, law enforcement and job training. He implores Congress...
...adds up to the most radical program of any serious candidate for President. Alexander is well equipped to sell it. He is statesmanlike and disciplined; charming and even tempered-everything, in short, that Perot is not. Republican theorist Bill Kristol calls Alexander "a gentler, saner Perot" who can run against Washington without scaring voters. Alexander too offers what Dole and Gramm cannot: executive experience, as a two-term Governor who improved the schools and roads of his state while attracting huge auto plants that created thousands of high-paying jobs...