She's done amazing job this election and outperformed her campaign, I think. She definitely earned the right of first refusal. I don't think it's a good ticket, but just as Abigail Adams said in the miniseries "John Adams," "the Vice-Presidency, at least. Anything else would be beneath [her] dignity." (I may have fucked up that quote, but the sentiment is there). Hillary has earned a lot in this campaign. That includes the right of first refusal and possibly the first court pick.
She has been a better candidate than her campaign. But, then again, she hired those folks and ultimately bears responsibility for the team she put together and its approach.
I wish she had run in 2004. I'm certain she would be working on her re-election campaign right now and the country would be better off for it.
I think she earned the VP spot and such a choice would go a long way towards healing the party divide. The Supreme Court is WAY too important though for a seat to be given away as political spoils. Sure she should have a say in it but so should many others. We need exactly the right blend of progressivism, symbolism and longevity in our pick to make it as effective as possible. Ultimately that will be Obama's choice to make.
