It would make more sense for Hillary to run now in 2012, than in 2016 at the age of 69.
I don't want to sound like an Ageist but it takes the rare candidate and the rare set of circumstances for a geriatric person to win, especially in this age of media. Perhaps one of the primary reasons Ronald Reagan was able to win in his older age was his mastery of image and media based on his acting experience. Bill Clinton had the next best personality and Hillary is a far cry from Bill's personality, which partially explains why she lost in 2008.
But if Hillary wants to ever become president, her best chance is to force a contested convention now in 2012. There will be a lot of unhappiness with Obama's leadership, and Hillary will make a very good alternative.
Otherwise, I don't think Hillary can win in 2016, unless the country gets a lot worse, and Hillary can separate herself from Obama. If the country's economy is doing good in 2016, then voters will vote based on personality; and Hillary will lose because her personality is not that great. I would say Hillary's personality is equal to Romney's as both have buttoned-up reserved and aristocratic attitude so it would be a closer contest.
She's the most popular politician in the country, and you're saying her personality will make her lose. Great logic.
