13677. THE U.S. PRESIDENCY AND THE WAR IN THE GULF. Examines the impact of the Gulf War on the presidency of George Bush. Demonstrates how the decision to intervene militarily in the Gulf, and the "quick results" of the intervention dramatically boosted President Bush's popularity and allowed him to "slide" on the domestic agenda. Speculates on how the Gulf War would impact Bush's chances for re-election in 1992. 9 pages, 15 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.