President Barack Obama’s campaign is already resorting to gimmicks in its effort to win back all those supporters and volunteers of 2008 who have faded away.
The president sent a message on Wednesday introducing a contest which will pick four campaign contributors to have dinner with Obama.
“I’ve set aside time for four supporters like you to join me for dinner.
“Most campaigns fill their dinner guest lists primarily with Washington lobbyists and special interests.
“We didn’t get here doing that, and we’re not going to start now. We’re running a different kind of campaign. We don’t take money from Washington lobbyists or special-interest PACs — we never have, and we never will.”
Part of the gimmick is that those who enter this “Dinner With Barack” contest are only asked to donate $5 or more.
If you believe the president, the ideas discussed at that dinner table will make their way into the Obama campaign platform.
Here’s part of the sales pitch:

“We’ll pay for your flight and the dinner — all you need to bring is your story and your ideas about how we can continue to make this a better country for all Americans.
“This won’t be a formal affair. It’s the kind of casual meal among friends that I don’t get to have as often as I’d like anymore, so I hope you’ll consider joining me.
“But I’m not asking you to donate today just so you’ll be entered for a chance to meet me. I’m asking you to say you believe in the kind of politics that gives people like you a seat at the table — whether it’s the dinner table with me or the table where decisions are made about what kind of country we want to be.”

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