In political news, Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton, Republican Senator Sam Brownback and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson have all announced plans to run for president. Richardson is trying to become the first Latino president. Senator Clinton made her announcement in a video message on her website.

Sen. Clinton (D-NY): “I announced today that I am forming a presidential exploratory committee. I’m not just starting a campaign, though, I’m beginning a conversation with you, with America because we all need to be part of the discussion, if we’re all going to be part of the solution.”