Also for the higher tier political discourse plotline, let's revisit and update the Successor plotline. Lately Rubio has been shining most brightly in this exciting past month. JD Vance is still around though and delivered a major key speech to CPAC for the traditionalist conservative wing of the broader second MAGA coalition and not disappointing them it seems and so still remain in the top tier of the contenders for the Successors. I will include the full speech and also a key segment clip of the speech gaining some news traction in conservative circles by Michael Knowles. Personally I'm not a Catholic nor a fan, or even a usual watcher of Michael Knowles at all, but his perspective as the sorta stock traditionalist conservative bears some interest and relevance to analyze his reception of JD Vance for his broader clique of people that are. Thus regardless of their personal opinions we can see how one strong wing of the broader coalition might coalesce around various candidates among the Successors. Overall it is maybe not a sexy controversy story, but it's topical both to Christianity as well as the politick.
TL;DR JD Vance speaks on Christianity the traditionalist faction of the conservatives seem to receive JD Vance and his view on Christian fundamentals well, and so still is remaining a strong contender in the Successor plotline, praise Jesus.
Full Speech
Michael Knowles analysis and segment of JD Vance's comments on Christianity.