(2003-10-08) -- Deposed California Governor Gray Davis declared his candidacy for the Democrat nomination for President this morning.

"I have the best name recognition," said Mr. Davis. "I'm better known than any of the other nine candidates. My track record is equal to any of them, and better than some. And now I have some time on my hands "

Gov. Davis gives credit for his strong showing in the recall election to the help of former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore and the former Rev. Jesse Jackson.