First they'll convince Obama and the Dems that we need to "temporarily" extend the tax cuts for the wealthy, but without paying for it, because they can't.
Then they'll complain: OMG! the deficit is enormous!
Then they'll blame the Dems: see, all they want to do is spend, spend, spend!
Then they'll blather on some more about how we have to get spending under control, but won't propose any meaningful cuts.
Then, after the economy continues to tank, they'll push to have the tax cuts extended permanently--but without paying for it, because they can't.
Then they'll really complain about the deficit.
Then they'll bring up privatizing social security.
All the while, naturally, they'll be
(1) pandering like crazy to keep the tea baggers in line, especially
(2) reminding everyone that if they just had control of the Senate and the Presidency, they could really stop all the spending and get the country back on track!
Throw in a bunch of pork for the folks back home, and it's a plan!