[jyl]

Well, in Arnold's case he is calling the CA state legislators
"losers". Which may be right, frankly. He is suggesting that retired judges draw the electoral precinct lines, to prevent the blatant gerry-mandering that the Dems did in CA (and that the Reps did in TX). I would support that.

(As you can tell, I don't think much of the record of the past or current CA state governors or legislators. Arnold has not changed that view.)

That is different from suggesting that 48% of the American voters are "losers" whose views can be disregarded. That is a very bad idea, and if the Rep majority in Washington choose to do so, it is probably good news for the Dem party.