@VeroniqueB99 I didn't like Schwarzenegger as governor, but I respected him as someone who was honest about his politics.
He is also a true believer in democracy. He was the driving force behind California moving from partisan redistricting to an independent commission. Even though this actually helped the Democrats in California, he's become a proponent of independent redistricting nationally. He cares more about the process than his side winning, and that deserves respect.