This guy is certifiable
However, the GOP has to resist the earmark urge. I know it's fun to buy votes and it's tough to resist to urge to bring the bacon home but fiscal responsibility is one of the legs of the stool of conservatism.
If they decide to spend like liberal Democrats, then we might as well have liberal Democrats in Congress. This may be another defense for the Electoral College. Since the President isn't elected by just a few states, and he doesn't have any district or state he needs to bring the cash to, it's easier for the President to veto spending bills