 By the end of October , Perot had reached 20 % in opinion polls , and his favorability ratings slightly increased . But as reports detailed Perot 's investigation of campaign volunteers and the prior use of " loyalty oaths " , the numbers remained stagnant . Aides hoped to shift the focus of the campaign and media reports back to the economy . Perot appeared on Larry King Live later in the week and opined that the early 1990s recession was not over " because of deficit spending and competition for money " . He was also interviewed on Talking with David Frost , where he affirmed a statement made by his running mate that the Vietnam War protests had prolonged the war effort . In the final days , it was estimated that Perot spent $ 5 million a day on advertisements . Overall he had spent $ 40 million in October alone , and $ 60 million during the course of the campaign . 
