You could see her run regardless, just to save party contributors money if nothing else (she would likely win without having to campaign or spend). Then, she c

You could see her run regardless, just to save party contributors money if nothing else (she would likely win without having to campaign or spend). Then, she could quit and cut a deal for who would succeed her: if she quits right after the election, Brown would appoint a two-year replacement; if she quit after the new governor is seated, s/he would make that appointment. Were she younger, I think she'd run for Governor; if she won, she would make that replacement appointment herself.