Reporter's Note: The Republicans are growing more serious about selecting a candidate to run against President Obama. I, on the other hand, remain precisely as serious today about writing letters to the White House as I was yesterday.

Dear Mr. President,

The Republicans are assembling in New Hampshire for their first big debate, and I am headed that way, too. I know that most of the country is, at best, only mildly interested in the 2012 presidential race at this point. (At worst, they are rolling their eyes and saying, “Oh no, not again!”) Still, it is interesting to watch how these contests shape up.

Related: Leading candidates set to meet in first New Hampshire debate

Since you’ve only been in one yourself, and you’re facing your first re-election bid, let me share some pointers that I would give to any contender.
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