Sheesh.
Arnold vs. Phil
Don't be dumb.
I think the author meant conservative when using the collective us. From that perspective there is no Schwarzenegger v Angelides. It's simply the same liberal morass of the evil of two lessors.
The author also appears to have a more realistic appraisal of the degree of danger each of these liberals represents than does the typical partisan that appears in our midst during the silly season.
One of these liberals can advance his cause more effectively than the other. That liberal has the power of the CAGOP, campaign purse strings to coerce Republican legislators.