Speaking of the way-out factor, many on the left have dismissed Ross Perot as a Texan with more money than good sense. It might be instructive to read the new book by statistician Albert J. Menendez, which analyzes the people who voted for Perot in the 1992 presidential race.
The Perot Voters and the Future of American Politics (Promethus Books, $24.95) draws on county voting data in every state, precinct data in select locales, and exit polling in assembling a picture that's both instructive and not a little frightening.
A book for hardcore political fanatics, The Perot Voters proves ultimately a fascinating volume, good for browsing and worth a spot on the liberal's bookshelf.
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