California's governor surged to the top of the Democratic pile by trolling Trump, but now comes the hard part of beating the president with voters.

Even by the incendiary campaigns California is used to, Proposition 50 has been notable for its sharp attacks to cut through the dense, esoteric issue of congressional redistricting.

Democrats, in the throes of rebuilding their party can agree, at least, on one thing: they are fed up with being portrayed as losers.