Neither option is great for the Underwoods.
It would seem that Franks approval rating within Washington and across the country is sliding into oblivion.
As one congressman tells him later on in the episode, nobody is hearing his footsteps anymore.
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She suspects the Russians, but nobody is sure.
Navigating these conflicts is no easy task for Frank, especially because he technically doesnt have any power.
All he can do is sit idly by.
But Frank doesnt do well with sitting idly by, and as the episode unravels, so does Frank.
The reason Frank is so restless is that he sees Claire doing a good job.
But now, Claire may be proving him wrong.
Hes toxic, and its clear that she hasnt yet been infected.
Its the first sign that Claire is considering moving forward on her own and cutting political ties with Frank.
Of course, that cant happen just yet.
They still need to present a unified front to sway voters.
But these moves are revealed to be rather pointless.
Conway is so close to the presidency, but the process is wearing on him and his mental health.
The question is: How will the Underwoods deal with all of this?
Will Frank end up winning the election and regaining power?
Will Claire cut ties with her husband in the hopes of keeping her position of power?
Will Conways be able to hold it together, or will he admit that he needs help?
Hes useless, immobile, and powerless, as Claire walks around him and away from him.
We may just be seeing the end of the Underwoods as a power couple.
