 On October 1 , Perot re @-@ entered the presidential race , with a desire to further explain his economic plans to the American people . The New York Times commented that Perot 's " chances of winning are much less than when he quit in July . His only dim practical hope is to confuse and destabilize the contest . " He hoped to spend more resources using paid advertisements than holding traditional rallies to spread his message . During the last month of campaigning , Perot left his headquarters in Dallas only to appear in the presidential debates and seven rallies . One aide later commented : " he wanted to do it just like he could go to the office every day , run for president , and go home and eat dinner . " Rather than using professional advisers , Perot employed " political amateurs " whose loyalty was unquestioned . Orson Swindle , whom he had known since the 1970s , was hired as the top aide . Perot 's son @-@ in @-@ law Clayton Mulford , who was involved in the early draft effort , was hired as legal adviser . Sharon Holman , who worked for Perot since 1969 , was hired as press secretary , and friend Murphy Martin was added as the media chief . 
