"How long before....?" Was my question way back when everyone was waiting for the outcome of the recount. Well, no tears being shed in this house.
As far as "smart" goes, well it all depends how one defines "smart". She has a really tough time with the truth, has minimal compassion for anyone but herself, never knows when enough is enough — even as far as resigning goes. 
Being good at politics, hmmm she sure is/was the proverbial embodiment of "How can one tell a politician is lying? Her/his lips are moving!".