Given the potential for that sort of muddled picture -- one that will be made even more daunting for Democrats next year because of the ethical and budgetary messes that occurred on their watch -- it is small wonder that many in the party are looking for a sure-fire savior.
But with all the bazookas that have already been fired, the saviors are almost out of ammunition.
Negan masterfully orchestrated this grand finale, corralling Rick, Eugene, Sasha, Abraham, Aaron, Maggie and Carl by blocking off the roads with squadrons of his troops, a game of zombie "red rovers" and a giant log jam that the Saviors set on fire.
The mood was a notable shift from two months ago, when the armed forces were being universally hailed as the country's saviors for refusing to fire on the crowds demanding President Mubarak's departure.
Darlene calls the frog her "savior posture," followed up by the helpful fire log and swan, which is a variation on the proud pigeon.
Owen Van Natta, who was celebrated as the savior of MySpace when he was hired, was apparently fired over something as simple as trying to control his executive team.
During the refrain she sounds like she's painting herself as a savior, belting, "When it all falls down / I'll be your fire when the lights go out".
Daly, the would-be savior of the Vietnamese, was soon throwing punches at soldiers & firing a pistol into the air.
