1992: Bush Sr. vs. Clinton, with several twists

[Bo]

Bush Sr. does not raise taxes, and instead cuts them for ordinary Americans. He also passes a stimulus package, and thus unemployment is reduced from its peak of 7.2% to 6.5% by election day 1992. Ross Perot does not run in this scenario. Also, in the Gulf War, Bush Sr. proceeds to invade Iraq and overthrow Saddam Hussein in early 1991. Bush Sr. then puts in place a pro-American govt. in Iraq and manages to defeat most of the insurgents there by election day 1992. The Democrats still nominate Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton in 1992, while the GOP renomiantes Bush Sr. Who would win? You pick the VPs. Discuss, with maps.

[Bo]

Bush Sr./Quayle-346 EV
Clitnon/Gore-192 EV

[Bo]

How was he a hero?  Getting us involved in Iraq after his national security advisor told Tariq Aziz that the U.S had no interest in getting entangled in the Iraq Kuwait dispute?

Bush Sr. wasn't a hero, but I feel that his liberation of Kuwait was justified and necessary to protect U.S. interests.

[Bo]

How was he a hero?  Getting us involved in Iraq after his national security advisor told Tariq Aziz that the U.S had no interest in getting entangled in the Iraq Kuwait dispute?

I was referring more to his service in WWII, but yes the Persian Gulf War was handled well except for leaving Saddam in office to break UN sanctions.

No, leaving Saddam in office was smart because it saved the U.S. a lot of money and lives.