The technical term was GORBASM
It referred to that feeling of euphoria that liberals would feel whenever they thought of the great things that Michael Gorbachev was capable of.
It was my first introduction to Rush ... his national show had just begun airing in San Diego and was during latter Reagan / Bush years. It was absolutely hilarious while simultaneously driving libs nuts! Just like SOTU tonight ;)
The original Gorbasm, as described by Rush:
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2005/02/02/the_original_gorbasm2/