"Speaking at a luncheon Tuesday, American Bankers Association President Frank Keating said that the death of Osama bin Laden might give the president the confidence to name Warren as the permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau." [snip]

"If she is going to be nominated, it's as a result of the events of the last several days," Keating said in response to a question. "The president is really riding high right now, and he may decide that it's worth it."

Keating said he has spoken with Warren, who is already at work preparing the consumer bureau for its July launch, about the need to help community banks around the country.

He said Warren is "very bright" but noted that some people fear the Harvard law professor is too focused on enforcement.

"Consumer protection is a two-way street," he said, adding that while some bad financial firms have sought to trick consumers, some consumers have also tried to get over on banks."

See?  Even the Prez of the ABA thinks Obama has earned some political capital.  And that he'll spend it appointing Warren.  (It had been rumored that he might name her in a recess appointment.)