[hudibras]

I think this story is incorrect.

1. This is the only article I could find that says she's formed an exploratory committee.

2. This is clearly a prohibited activity for any Federal employee under the Hatch Act. http://www.osc.gov/hatchact.htm

That's not to say that she's not thinking about running for office, but she will not be able to do so or even talk about it publicly without resigning her current position.