Everything you said makes sense... even up to the part about being consulted about a replacement. My doubts come from the way the press dealt with Biden's gaffes. The norm for a democrat is for the press to ignore 'slips'. That didn't happen - and I doubt Obama or his people have the power to pull press strings on this level - mockery of a Dem VP... That's more a Clinton gift via James Carville and his type...
That said, I'm standing with you on this one... she was not asked directly to be VP but was asked for her opinion on a replacement...
I think we can bank on a replacement for Biden being in the works!
It is very true that the press has been giving unusual coverage to his gaffes...and they wouldn’t do that without permission from “above.”