Without gerrymandering, the California GOP may well have experienced the same type of wipeout this year as the GOP in New York state experienced.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Yes, but it might reduce the kook quotient in the legislature, as more "moderate" seats are created.