This morning, Hillary Clinton was signing a reissue of her book, “It Takes a Village,” at the Barnes & Noble bookstore near Lincoln Center and the place was jammed with fans and media.
As familiar as she has gotten after six years in the Senate, she still has that celebrity air that draws people to her.
I’ll be writing about Clinton and her book and the 2008 presidential race later this week. Will she run?
“I want to make sure the decision is right for me, my family, my party and my country,” Clinton said earlier in the morning during an interview on NBC’s The Today Show.
At the book signing, she told reporters, “I’m going to be trying to make a decision after the first of the year.”
“Why would you not run for president?” someone persisted.
“Oh now, that’s a good try,” she said laughing. “I like that one.”
She didn’t answer but you can imagine all the reasons. That vast right wing conspiracy of hers would have two years to pick her apart. And her husband, all over again.
But what if she comes out on Jan. 2 and announces she’s out of the race? What a let down that would be. Love her or hate her it would be a great race to watch.

REMINDER: Clinton will be signing books in White Plains on Wednesday. She’ll be at the Borders at 60 S. Broadway at 7 p.m.
You’ll need a ticket if you’re going. They’re being given out at the store first come, first served.