Most of New York State is conservative. The problem is that most of the population is clustered in the NYC/Long Island area which is possibly the most liberal part of the country outside of San Francisco.
"The question often centers around, can she be elected, can she carry a red state?"
Hillary cannot carry a red state, which means she will have to pull a Gore/Kerry and try to steal a red state. MY bet is going back to Ohio, although New Mexico and Virginia look good also.
If I was DNC chair, I would be pushing Warner/Richardson.