Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everybody knows that you’re running, Hillary. Stop pretending that you’re thinking about it.

The pundits are starting to talk about the challenges that Hillary will face on her campaign trail.

Challenge #1 – How to remain a team player, while distinguishing herself from Obama. From the New Republic,

What explains the apparent calm? The most obvious answer is the unspoken pact between Hillary’s world and Obama’s: For Clinton, the pact means she gets the Obama donors and operatives who helped derail her first presidential run (and, more importantly, she denies their services to any potential challenger). In return, Obama ends up with the Democratic nominee best able to make sure his accomplishments outlive his administration. As a senior White House aide from Obama’s first term told me, “I think it’s a good thing that she’s the odds on favorite to be president next. … If it weren’t for her, I’d be worried about Obama’s legacy, Obamacare, all those things.” Neither side has an interest in violating the terms of this win-win deal with more than two years left on the clock.

Challenge #2 – How to explain the major $$$ brought in with speeches, since the Clintons left office. Hillary made $5m just in the past 15 months. Watch Diane Sawyer ask her about the money. I don’t think that the speaking fees are a big deal, but she’s got to figure out a better way of talking about it.

And more challenges to come. Oh, this is going to be fun.