I want to meet Jim Messina. Heck, I live just 35 minutes from D.C., and he spends alot of his time at the White House. I’m sure I could find him on Facebook or through my press contacts and arrange something…

Why is he someone I need to know? Messina, President Obama’s campaign manager, is one of the best copywriters I’ve seen. My curiosity about Messina began on Tuesday. My husband and I were headed to the city, and I was surfing the Web on my iPad while he drove. I saw a banner ad inviting me to Dinner with Obama. I was intrigued.

I clicked on the ad, and willingly entered my name in the contest. I already could envision myself winning that dinner, and the myriad questions I would ask Mr. President.

Within minutes, the email autoresponder arrived. It captivated me. Check this out, and read my reactions below:

Friend —

You’re in for 2012: Welcome, and thanks.

Now forget everything you know about politics.