So, it's official. Hillary's in for 2008 (America, sunday, verse)

[lizskid]

(CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton jumped into the fray as a 2008 presidential candidate with the words "I'm in" posted on her Web site."And I'm in to win," she added in a statement, announcing she has set up an exploratory committee that can gauge opinions and raise money for a presidential campaign.

The former first lady and Democratic senator from New York is considered her party's front-runner in what has become a diverse political field. Should she win, she would be the first woman to serve as president of the United States -- and the first presidential spouse to do so as well. President Bill Clinton served two terms -- from 1993-2001.

On Tuesday, Democrat Sen. Barack Obama announced that he was filing papers to form a presidential exploratory committee, a bid to become the first African-American president. And on Sunday, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, also a Democrat, is expected to announce his bid, one that could make him the first Latino president.

Bringing "the right end" to the war in Iraq, reducing the deficit, making the country energy independent and affordable health care were issues Clinton touted in her announcement, speaking on a video posted on her site."After six years of George Bush, it is time to renew the promise of America," she said. "I grew up in a middle-class family in the middle of America, and we believed in that promise," the 59-year-old said. "I still do. I've spent my entire life trying to make good on it."
In the video, she invited Americans to join her in a three-night series of live video Web chats beginning Monday.

Who would you like see run or do the Demos have the right mix to come up with a winning team?

[Djamila]

I saw a clip of Jay Leno saying:

"Hillary Clinton was in Iraq, but she had to race back to the US to address a growing threat here at home. Barack Obama."

[lizskid]

There is a lot of ethnicity and gender represented in the current democratic field...I had a list on the poll, but it crapped out while I was trying to submit it. Anyway...I would love to think that American people could rise above worrying about those differences, but I'm not so sure. Then, there are the side issues that Republicans can use in their usual scare tactic campaign, such as being gay-friendly, right to life, etc. I think it will all boil down to how effectively the communication can be kept on the war, foreign policy and the economy...the biggest problems currently...and off the side issues that have proven effective for Republicans in the past.

[Green Gaia]

I like Hilary, but I was hoping she wouldn't run just because the other side hates her so much and will start slinging mud from the start.

[SoyLeche]

Originally Posted by Maize

I like Hilary, but I was hoping she wouldn't run just because the other side hates her so much and will start slinging mud from the start.

Start???

[Green Gaia]

Originally Posted by SoyLeche

Start???

True...

[Kay]

Originally Posted by Djamila

I saw a clip of Jay Leno saying:

"Hillary Clinton was in Iraq, but she had to race back to the US to address a growing threat here at home. Barack Obama."

If he runs, he has my vote.

[Radio Frequency X]

Hillary is a great politician and has a good shot at winning her party's nomination. I think it would make for an interesting election and I like her better than Obama and Edwards.