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Perot was a billionaire businessman who became increasingly active in politics in the early 1990s. In 1992 he announced his independent candidacy for President on the Larry King Live and soon became the beneficiary of populist resentment toward establishment politicians. Perot reminded Hirschfeld “of a loving cup in some ways. His ears lend themselves like handles on a cup. His tie sums him up though—the superpatriot.” This drawing was commissioned for a comedy album that was shelved after Perot dropped out of the race in July. He rejoined the race in October and ended up winning close to twenty percent of the vote in the November election, making him the most successful third-party presidential candidate in terms of the popular vote since Theodore Roosevelt.

Original ink on board drawing available for sale. Price list upon request.