[Scott from the Left Coast]

If she is considering this, she's doing so for personal reasons that we can't know (at this time) and/or because there is polling that is telling her that it is "possible" to beat Bush. That's a pretty dangerous calculation on her part. She only gets one chance. If she loses, she's done. And there is no polling on earth that is that accurate over a year out. Helluva gamble. Could be a big mistake for her strategically to take on the incumbent.

But then, it's not like people haven't made big mistakes before.

[NJJ]

If she is considering this, she's doing so for personal reasons. . .

This way, if she loses, she can resign her seat in the Senate, pretending to represent New York, and get on with her lousy life.

[ladyinred]

Oh my gosh of course she is polling! She has been behind the 24/7 bashing of Bush for the very purpose of getting him off the high popularity list!