The American Spectator

Why is it, that columnists comparing the 1992 presidential election with the upcoming 2004 election, all fail to mention that Ross Perot’s running as an independent contributed mightily to the reelection of George Bush I?

The 19% vote for Perot was mostly conservative and independent voters leaning right, who would have voted for Bush had Perot not made a run.

p>With the Democrats’ current stand on national security, I don’t see anyone beating Bush II, regardless of the state of the economy. This country simply can’t afford another Democrat until the war on terror has been won, and a majority of the American voters will likely express this sentiment at the ballot box. br> — Ralph Goodson br> Vero Beach, FL /p>

Unmentioned in Hogberg’s article were several points:

• Ross Perot will not be around to split the conservative vote;

• President Bush has not made a “Read my lips” gaffe and is working hard for a tax cut;

• President Bush has not alienated the NRA with a push for more gun control laws, although this will be an issue when the “Assault Rifle Ban” sunsets.

Conservatives who were disappointed with Bush Sr. had Perot as an alternative; unfortunately, a great many people decided to teach Bush Sr. a lesson and we wound up with Clinton. Who learned the lesson?

p>Please encourage your readers to help Al Sharpton’s campaign. br> — Lamar Johnson