Possible Clues:

• Really enjoyed a party, looking flushed
• Socialist joining a party is idolised
• Trouble over cardinal being worshipped
• Absolutely ate up
• Was su-u-uper into
• Venerated party embraced by a left-winger
• Much loved mineral, in total
• A left-winger kept outside party much admired
• Glorified
• Loved to see the dreadnought wrecked