There was a well sourced report that Slick and a few of his cronies had a “come to Jesus” meeting with Hillary earlier in the year, begging her to oppose Obama in the primary. But she refused.
I think she’s just bone tired and needs time to recoup. She’s been on the hot seat for more than 25 years - from being first lady of AK, to first lady of the US, to US Senator, to candidate for Pres., then Sec. of State. That’s a long haul in the limelight with a lot of pressure.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see her retire from public service, but work behind the scenes to moderate the Dem party.
Some of the pictures of her recently are of a person pushed beyond their endurance: I personally expect she is privy to a LOT of crap about the Middle East that doesn't even make it *to* the press, let alone past their filters.
Cheers!