Morton Meyerson, Texas Businessman and Perot Lieutenant, Dies at 87
Morton Meyerson, Texas Businessman and Perot Lieutenant, Dies at 87
He helped build H. Ross Perot’s company Electronic Data Systems into a leading data processing firm. He later played a crucial role in Mr. Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, with the main claims supported by multiple sources. The bias is minimal, presenting a straightforward account of Meyerson's life and career. There is a slight positive slant due to the nature of obituaries.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: He helped build H. Ross Perot’s company Electronic Data Systems into a leading data processing firm.
- Verification Source #1: States Meyerson helped Perot build Perot Systems Corp., where he served as CEO and chair. It also mentions his role as chief technology officer for GM.
- Verification Source #2: States Meyerson was a driving force in business working with H. Ross Perot.
- Verification Source #4: States Meyerson held positions in the Ross Perot–founded Electronic.
- Verification Source #5: States Meyerson was Ross Perot's frequent collaborator in business.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: He later played a crucial role in Mr. Perot’s 1992 presidential campaign.
- Verification Source #0: Not mentioned in the provided snippets.
- Assessment: Unverified by the provided sources, but plausible given his close association with Perot.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 5: Morton Herbert Meyerson, Ross Perot's frequent collaborator in business and whose name graces the Dallas symphony hall, died in the early …
- Source 2: Meyerson was a driving force in business working with H. Ross Perot and in the arts as well.