It means “hey look, I’m no Ronald Reagan, and will not sell the idea of overwhelming military advantage to the American people.” Sadly, in that respect, he’s no different from the current President, who, while doing OK on the WOT, has certainly not turned around the disasterous draw down 1988 - present.
I agree, and I’m looking for someone WAY MORE conservative than President Bush, not less.
We need another Ronald Reagan conservative before it’s too late.