But Hillary Clinton may be past the point where what she wants in her heart of hearts really matters. That is to say, she may not be in any shape physically to run again.
Last time, everybody (except Bernie) made way for her to run. Next time, different candidates will jump into the race early -- Warren, Booker, Gillibrand, Harris -- and there won't be any room left for HRC.
That IS the bottom line. Hillary barely had enough physical stamina to show up in 2016, let alone, run hard to win.
At 73, she won't have the health and stamina to show at all.