Presidential Candidates Show Diversity

Twenty years ago, Ellen Malcolm started a political network in Washington called EMILY's List to raise money for Democratic Party women candidates. At that time, she says no one took women seriously in politics.

"Before we had a lot of women in office, I think voters didn't know what to make of a woman candidate. You know, they were sort of stymied; they had no reference points. And when they weren't used to it, they would kind of fall back on a lot of gender stereotypes."

EMILY's List is for the first time endorsing a woman -- Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton -- for president. Public opinion polls show that Clinton is the Democratic frontrunner for president. "I'm in, I'm in to win, and that's what I intend to do."

Viable candidates for president also include an African-American---Senator Barack Obama. "I'll be filing papers today to create a presidential exploratory committee." And a Hispanic -- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. "Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government have perished."

All three of these political leaders are legitimate candidates for president.