“Perot got 0 electoral votes in 92, and 0 in 96. “
But everyone says he was the ultimate spoiler that got Clinton elected and re-elected!
Perot was a spoiler, because #1 he had no real chance to win, and #2 he took more votes from the right than the left. Trump would likely do the same although he may be slightly more palatable to Democrats.
Regardless, if Jeb and Hillary are the two candidates, I don’t care if Trump goes third party. In fact, I’d vote for him. On the other hand, I much rather prefer a Cruz or Walker as our nominee.
George Wallace won 19 states in 1968, IIRC. That’s a better comparison.