As far as any platform is concerned, right or left or moderate; the only way to truly understand it is to see what it's opponents have to say. The proponents will always try to present it in the best light possible so that the public isn't wise to their ulterior motives. 180 for the opposition.
You're right, Bush won't be running. But his policies will be.

Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también