Though perhaps the perfect counter-example, here, is career politician Jerry Brown's successes in turning around California's fiscal situation: http://www.econ

Though perhaps the perfect counter-example, here, is career politician Jerry Brown's successes in turning around California's fiscal situation: http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21579483-jerry-brown-has-repaired-californias-financesbut-only-short-term-redemption-song http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21579483-jerry-b... His tenure, as many know, immediately followed Schwarzenegger's, who was less successful. In fairness, though: Brown seems to be exceptionally good this time around, and I'd bet that most people believe Arnold's problems didn't stem from too much partisanship or a lack of good faith effort.