Pat Choate, a renowned American economist, was born on April 27, 1941. He is most notable for his stint as the 1996 Reform Party candidate for Vice President of the United States, serving alongside Ross Perot.
This remarkable achievement marked a significant milestone in American political history, as it led to the Federal Election Commission certifying the Reform Party as a national political party eligible for federal campaign matching funds. This historic first paved the way for future political parties to follow in their footsteps.
