It's the press. They run the Republican strong on defense narrative without critical analysis. Seriously, with the Republicans in charge, is our defense stronger now than 8 years ago? If so, tell us how, and look at the whole glass, not just to the level the water goes up to.
It's easy to say "Republicans took the fight to the terrorists" but it's much more difficult to say whether they've done it in a wise or effective way. Using something stupidly doesn't make you strong.


