Clinton Seen Emerging from Political Wilderness Basic Strength of Democratic Party Cited as Big November Factor

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COULD Ross Perot's candidacy be a breakthrough for Bill Clinton?

As the presidential primaries end, Governor Clinton's political team says his strength is gradually growing as he crisscrosses the country in search of support.

Meanwhile, President Bush's standing in the polls has nose-dived as Mr. Perot grabs the headlines, pounds Mr. Bush's record, and dominates the political talk shows on television.

Paul Tully, political director for the Democratic National Committee, says only one-third of the American electorate has focused on the election so far - giving Clinton many opportunities in the months ahead to take the lead.

With Perot drawing all the …