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Publicly, Hillary Clinton has barely talked about her possible future post and a benefit for the Randall's Island Sports Foundation Monday night was no exception.

She gave an award to Susan Patricof, a philanthropist and campaign donor.

"I'm so humbled and happy tonight. First to be presented by Senator Hillary Rodham – my good friend and someone to go beyond borders soon," said Patricof. "I'm not supposed to say anything more, so I'll be careful."

Other admirers acknowledged what seems to be increasingly clear.

"Let's assume for the sake of argument that Hillary Clinton is the next secretary of state," said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. "I think she is going to be a wonderful secretary of state."

When it comes to replacing the senator, everyone has an opinion.

"Congressman Gregory Meeks, Congressman Jerry Nadler, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez," said City Comptroller Bill Thompson about his picks.

"Nydia Velazquez," agreed Congressman Anthony Weiner. "I think she'd be terrific."

However, Senator Charles Schumer would not comment, he said, "until there's a vacancy."

Schumer reportedly is opposed to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo getting the nod, although a spokesperson for Schumer calls such reports "absurd." Still, if Cuomo is in the Senate, it neutralizes the unlikely chance he'd run against Governor David Paterson for governor in 2010.

Paterson is also being pressured to tap a Latino – and a woman, although sources say Velazquez is no longer on the short list. Diversity is also regional, and Paterson's looking at the under-represented upstate.

This diversity can place Albany-area Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand in the running, along with her Buffalo-area colleague Brian Higgins.

To shore up suburban support, Paterson could tap Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi.

There are also some dark horses. Clinton's seat was once held by Bobby Kennedy, so Paterson may tap his son and namesake, the environmental activist, or his niece, Caroline.

This is for certain. Those who want the job are heeding these two rules – avoid appearing too eager, and be very respectful of the man with the power.

"That decision is up to the governor of our great state," said Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

"I trust Governor Paterson's judgment," said Velazquez.

One other name in the running: Westchester Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who stepped aside in the 2000 race for Clinton to run.

Obama's formal announcement, meanwhile, is expected after thanksgiving.