The 1992 Presidential Candidate was Ross Perot, a five-letter word. Perot was an American businessman and politician who ran as an independent candidate in the 1992 United States presidential election. He was the most successful third-party candidate in modern U.S. history, as he won 18.9% of the popular vote, though he did not win any electoral votes. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems Corporation in 1962 and later Perot Systems in 1988. He was known for his outspoken manner and his eccentric personality.