Geoffrey Becker (born 1959) is an American short story writer, and novelist. (wikipedia)
He'd sooner rather have his nails pulled out than sit in the United States Senate with 99 others guys who think they should be president.
It sounds like she's thinking of a way to get out.
That kind of letter makes it sound like she's getting out.
They aren't Jeb Bush. They don't speak Spanish off the top of their head. They have to distinguish themselves either by who they pick as a running mate or by how they conduct themselves on the campaign trail.
She's a tough campaigner. But the real problem for her is getting out from underneath all these questions. It's hard when you can't control the cynics.
It seems to me the vultures have stopped circling.