The latest:
Warren met Thursday at the White House with senior Obama advisers, but a presidential spokeswoman said no decision had been made. If Obama doesn't choose her, he risks infuriating his already-agitated liberal supporters who see Warren as the only logical candidate.
If he gives her the nod, Obama risks deepening the financial community's distrust of his administration and sparking a confirmation fight. He would be elevating a woman who, despite her mild manner, has repeatedly proven herself a thorn in the administration's side during her tenure as watchdog over the government's $700 billion bank bailout program.
In other words, the decision is between a real reformer, or someone else who Wall Street can trust to look the other way.
In any case, no matter how he chooses, Wall Street still won't be Obama's friend. And really, this year, that's a good thing. Heck, turn it into a campaign ad.
Because the more Wall Street hates someone, the more voters will approve.