it would not be considered 'nice' to swear NOT to run, and then step in late, after the blood-letting....unless there is a REAL groundswell/grassroots demand. (not likely) She could likely do just as good a job as most of the men running, IF she could get the job...but there may still be too much baggage, and many men would simply vote for Beelzebub rather than a woman. (I, personally) would have voted for in an instant, if the chance had come!)