Hillary Clinton - "I'm in!"

Hillary Clinton launches presidential bid

Hillary Rodham Clinton embarked on a widely anticipated campaign to become the first female U.S. president, announcing Saturday on her website, "I'm in. And I'm in to win."

The 59-year-old Democratic New York senator said she was forming an "exploratory committee" to run for president and wanted input from the public on key issues.

"Let's talk about how to bring the right end to the war in Iraq and to restore respect for America around the world, how to make us energy independent and free of foreign oil … and let's definitely talk about how every American can have quality affordable health care."

Among many voters, Clinton is best known for her disastrous attempt in 1993 to overhaul the U.S. health-care system.

A few days ago, Senator Barack Obama, a Democrat from Illinois, shook up the 2008 race with his bid to become the first African-American to occupy the White House.

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic to pursue the office, intends to announce his plans on Sunday.

Clinton's husband, Bill, served two terms in the White House from 1993-2001. (keep reading)