Its not just the familiar players getting in on the action, though.
Claires mother, Elizabeth, seems to be shaping up to be a major part of this season.
She tells her friends that they need to start backing Heather Dunbar, discreetly, with their money.

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Tempting, to say the least.
Still, its Claire that seems closest to landing the support of Doris Jones.
Of course, the first rule ofHouse Of Cardsis to recognize that everyone is in this for themselves.
We dont get to hear the conversation, but it clearly influences the events of the episode.
Yeah, I dont think I trust him.
Meanwhile, Jackie is pondering Celias super PAC offer.
She mentions a few different names, and some ring a bell to Remy.
What she doesnt know is that Frank asked for Celia to be placed there.
What could his plan be?
He strikes up a friendly conversation, but his intentions are soon made very clear to Leann.
As Franks speech continues, he does more than just address the political climate of the United States.
Finally, his plan is revealed.
Theres no other explanation for how Frank would have known about their deal.
That suspicion is essentially confirmed when Frank calls her back to the White House.
Of course, thats not really true.
Frank is just worried about any threat to his power.
He basically says so when he says he doesnt want Claire to get dangerous.
Claire agrees, saying that maybe she jumped the gun.
He wants her to be submissive, to just stand by and appreciate being part of his success.
Claire is much stronger than that, though, and she has plans of her own.
She threatens to sell the estate to pay for Leanns services.
Claires on a mission.
Claire has a plan; the rest of us just have to sit back and wait.