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Noblewomen Presents a Vision of Traditional Politics
May 4233
Jessica d'Orléans-Vasser and her fiancé spend an evening together in Labonne
In recent years, politics in Rildanor has been marked by the surprising resurgence of the House of Orléans-Vasser. The emergence of the New Canrillaise Front (Front Nouveau Canrillaise), led by Jean Baudouin d'Orléans-Vasser, has been followed by the rise of his nephew Léopold's movement Arise Rildanor (Debout la Rildanor). Commentators have remarked on the swift re-ascendance of the noble family to the upper echelons of society however it seems there could be another twist in the tale as yet another relative has assumed control of a political faction in the nation.
Jessica d'Orléans-Vasser, who is the third cousin of the aforementioned Léopold, assumed the leadership of the Aurorian People's Party (Parti Populaire Aurorienne) this month. A devout and lifelong member of the Aurorian Patriarchal Church, Jessica has stated that her motivation for founding the party was to promote the traditional values which had been rejected by the contemporary political establishment. In her address to supporters, she referred to the "disregarded masses who feel that their way of life has been totally eroded by extremist political forces of all ideologies".
Questioned about their specific policies, the APP informed this publication that they would be firmly focused on bringing faith back into mainstream society. Despite years of draconian treatment of religious believers, recent polling suggests that almost three-quarters of the population consider themselves Hosians. On economic issues, popular economist Alphonse Azéma has been designated as financial spokesperson. Azéma is well known for presenting television programmes such as Bang For Your Buck and Zinger! in which he helps ordinary families increase their efficiency financially and make better use of discounts, loyalty cards and membership schemes.
Finally, on the ongoing rivalry between her extended family, Jessica d'Orléans-Vasser has refused to provide an official comment. Nonetheless, a source close to the party leader reported that she has found the entire saga "frustrating, disappointing and embarrassing" even referring to Léopold as "a complete and utter womp" and his uncle as "a spoilt, little princess". It seems that the tarnished reputation of her prestigious family was the primary motivation for her sudden decision to enter front-line politics- Jessica had previously been a literature lecturer. It remains to be seen whether she can restore it to its former glory.