As did Clinton, they will prove they're not soft on national security by talking tough and bloviating, not by actually taking any actions that improve our security.
I have a feeling they will pass increased defense spending. After all, the military budget has to get past Bush.
"Yes, I think the Dems will be desperate to prove they are not soft on national security."
That will be one desperate effort, because the Dems are in fact soft on national security. Have been since about 1972.