Who was the Republican nominee Perot ran against in 1996?
George H. W. Bush
Ross Perot
Bob Dole
John Kerry
Answer
The 1996 Republican nominee that Ross Perot ran against was Bob Dole. Perot's independent campaign caused a diversion of votes from both major party candidates, ultimately leading to Dole's defeat by Democratic nominee Bill Clinton.
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