So guys, I was watching this clickbait-fest, and this part got me interested, and more importantly, reminded me of this thread.

It seems that some, if not most of these upcoming deleted scenes will be part of this “Leia storyline”, which I feel would if included in an edit, would almost certainly enhance the film.

a) It would give a better context to the political situation. I know what you’re saying, politics and star wars didn’t mesh the last time. But it really is needed, in fact its the largest complaint BY FAR of the movie from what I’ve heard people say. We now understand, clearly, the most protagonistic force in the movie, the Resistance, and Leia’s relationship to it.

b) (and in my opinion the most important) It would give us a sideplot of sorts to focus on. The entire film is utterly focused on Rey. Not even A New Hope was that linear. It branched out. This would give it perfect depth.

c) We also give a shit about the Hosnian system being destroyed, and we are introduced to more characters.

d) MOAR LEIA. Come on, this is a valid point on its own, right?