Ross Perot heads Bush in opinion polls

Title

Ross Perot heads Bush in opinion polls

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

18 May 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:37

Description

Paul Woodley reports from the United States where opinion polls show if the election for the US President were held today, current President George H. W. Bush would most likely be beaten by billionaire businessman Ross Perot, even though he’s not yet entered the race and has little political experience. Urban deprivation is a major issue in the campaign. Includes speeches by Ross Perot; Sarah McGrath, student, as Bush addressed them; Bush addressing students; Rev Jesse Jackson.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Jesse Jackson; George H. W. Bush; Ross Perot; Sarah McGrath

Keywords

USA; Elections; Politics; Urban regeneration; Heads of state; Presidents; Presidential candidates; Public opinion polls; George H. W. Bush; Ross Perot

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