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A rich part of the dialogue discusses the impact of third-party candidates like Ross Perot. The question posed to former President Bill Clinton—"Would you have won if Ross Perot hadn't run?"—elicits a fierce debate. Clinton's response, that "he would have still won," is met with skepticism, given Perot's substantial share of the vote ("18%"). This segues into a discussion about how third-party candidates can siphon votes from major contenders, affecting electoral outcomes.