Most of the independents are historically Democratic-leaning. That’s why Democrats have won nearly all statewide races since the 1990s in California.
“Most of the independents are historically Democratic-leaning.”
Schwarzenegger must have pulled in his fair share of Independents to have won in recent times. And he- putting aside hindsight of how he governed in reality- ran as right-leaning candidate.
And plus, the unemployment situation is so bleak in California- I would hope Independents would be willing to roll the dice for something new in the Senate.