Hillary’s running mate will be Bill Richardson. That was decided a long time ago. Only a Clinton insider will be on a Clinton ticket. They don’t need Obama. Lastly, Thompson will be the nominee, because if liberal Rudy is, Hillary’s election is assured when the 3rd party Conservative candidate emerges. That is how it will be.
Not that she wouldn't carry Illinois anyhow, with it's four times the electoral wollop of New Mexico, but Richardson's coming from an insignificant state will be considered before he's chosen.