Allow the differences between the parties to be visible. Do not muddy the waters by trying to "own" half of what Obama puts in place. Compromise and particiaptation in the march off the cliff do not help the country, and do not help the party.
You're spot on. The voters said, "let's have socialism." So... let 'em have it. Republicans in the House should step aside and abstain on every tax hike vote, but very emphatically remind everyone... YOU WANTED THIS!!!!"