Face the truth: she put herself "out of play", and probably permanently, by deciding not to run. Personally, I think it was the wrong decision*, on many levels, but it wasn't my decision to make.
*With the caveat that I wholly support the decision if she's pregnant again -- a Presidential campaign would be unhealthy for mother and child in that case.
She might be concerned about Trig. He requires special care and maybe she decided being president wouldn’t allow her that opportunity. She’s right about what she said. I hoped she’d run too but she’s still a rock star and can influence the country, the debate, and promoting conservative candidates up and down the ticket. As an example of her influence when the presidential candidates found out they were called immediately to schedule an appointment with her. And look how she’s influenced things so far. Her speech on crony capitalism even influenced some on the left. That’s power. I bet everyone in the press still hangs on her words breathlessly waits for her endorsement. Give her a chance to see what she does. I bet she still remains deeply patriotic and influential.
Cindie