Californians are proud to live in a state that always goes its own way. Tuesday was no different.

While the rest of the country ousted incumbents and took out its rage against Democrats generally, Californians voted resoundingly for experience - and for Democrats. A three-term Democratic senator, Barbara Boxer, beat back a strong challenge from Republican Carly Fiorina. Voters said yes to Jerry Brown - who's not just a Democrat but also a former governor with a political history that stretches back for decades. While the rest of the country threw the dice on Tea Party upstarts and political newbies, Californians chose stability and longevity.