I think as far as leaders go, both would be screwed. When you have these end of days issues... your only as good as what is going on at the moment. Take Michael. Sets up the Tower. Everyone is living rather well (all things considered). Not a whole lot of issues (Besides.. I no like him). All in All.... people had it pretty damn good at the Tower. Mallers attack and it is "Screw that Guy! He let us get drunk. Replace his butt!" then when Burt took over ppl went dropped him as soon as the Lizzy thing happened. Glenn left to find Michael... but as soon as CJ tossed some ideas to him he was all about screw Michael. As soon as Burt and Riley had a chance they ghosted as well. B/c they wanted Scratch right then and there. Neither leader would give them what they wanted right then... so screw you guys.

As soon as people realize that they have an issue with the water and such they will dump CJ and pick up someone else. They will blame Michael, but when the Biters attack again (and they will. No way Kelly said the Retaliation line and it not come up. If we learned one thing so far is KC doesn't really do throw away lines) and Michael saves them... he will be the Golden Child again. That or they blame Michael for causing the attack. We'll see how that plays out.

Now that the "People are stupid sheep" rant is done.....

Wonder why they have not sent anyone to the fuel depot the Mallers used. I know that they drained some stuff, but one would think that there would be others. If not at that one Depot then some other areas. No way that there is only one fuel Depot in all of LA.