That's the consensus of several political insiders, who say Chelsea stumping for her mom's presidential campaign is a foregone conclusion, although Hillary Rodham Clinton's staffers deny such discussions are taking place.
But Republican strategist Roger Stone said campaign members were already strategizing.
"They are talking over the feeling that, to a certain degree, Bill's involvement in the campaign can diminish and build the candidate, while Chelsea's presence only helps build the candidate," he said.
"It's not a question of if the campaign team will utilize her, but when. She's a huge asset."
Democratic analyst Hank Sheinkopf noted that Chelsea's appearance would provide a stark contrast with Rudy Guiliani's tattered relations with his son Andrew.
Since helping her mom get elected to the Senate seven years ago, the hardworking progeny of Bill and Hillary has moved to the city, taken a high-profile six-figure job and move into a downtown apartment.
Speculation about a campaign role for Chelsea, 27, increased after she made a rare appearance at a New York fund-raiser for her mother Monday.
Additional reporting by David Finnigan
gotis@nypost.com
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