It's also quite possible, that in return for not planning to run against him in 2012, Obama has offered her the next seat on the Supremes. God help us all!
One can only hope that by the time that happens, the Republicans will have gained enough seats in the Senate to keep it from taking place. As well, hopefully she will have made enough enemies in her own party during her Senate years and Presidential campaign run against Obama, that her confirmation would be unattainable. I can fantasize can't I?