u/NoEducation5015

is unintentionally sacrificing those around him whenever a major event occurs that impacts his career.

* Dad dies night of the Illinois Primary, Bartlet's first step towards winning the presidency

* Leo dies on Election night when Santos clinched the presidency

Then you have Donna nearly dying, the President also being hit when Josh gets shot...

Is Josh Lyman a bad luck generator who filters that luck into positive outcomes? Is he some form of tychephagic vampire, his 'victories' the result of those around him being fed to the gaping maw within his soul?

And if so, could we get him to switch parties?

[Photo: projection of Josh Lyman unfed and aging at a normal human rate since the last episode]