L.A. Times:
Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton embarked on a widely anticipated campaign for the White House today, a former first lady intent on becoming the first female president. "I'm in and I'm in to win," she said on her Web site.
Clinton's announcement, days after Sen. Barack Obama shook up the contest race with his bid to become the first black president, establishes the most diverse political field ever.
Clinton is considered the front-runner, with Obama and 2004 vice presidential nominee John Edwards top contenders. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic president, intends to announce his plans on Sunday.
Everyone expected Clinton to wait a few more weeks, but Barack Obama, with an announcement that he had filed papers to put together an exploratory committee, was starting to hog the spotlight. Obama was also getting a jump on fundraising.
Like Obama, Clinton may find that it's a lot easier being a frontrunner when you haven't announced. Barack Obama's already enjoying the attention of the right wing BS machine...
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