Believable, because it is clear that Obama is going to inherit a very poor economy which might take a long time to fix up. That being the case, 4 years from now, who would be his greatest competitor. A republican? No, pubbies will still get the blame for things (thanks MSM). Still, the man will be at his weakest. His greatest threat will be another Democrat that tries to futher weaken him or even take the nomination from him in 2012. Anyone remember how Ted Kennedy screwed over Jimmy Carter?
This is a move to shut her up and keep her out of the running in 2012.
Exactly, Paradox. Since the mid 19th century, SOS has been a graveyard for presidential ambitions. Look what it did to Powell and Rice (thank God!).