Remember back in 2008, when your buddy David Plouffe would write you a few times a week, just to check in and see if you were willing to spare a couple bucks for, you know, the cause? Sure, you get an e-mail from him now and again, but it's just not the same, really, is it? Do you want some of that old fiery correspondence back?

Well, you're in luck:

First Read has confirmed the reports that President Obama, within the next two months or so, will formally declare his candidacy by filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (which will allow him to start raising money)

Also, former White House deputy chief of staff Jim Messina will manage the campaign, which will be based in Chicago.

Gird your inboxes, ladies and gentlemen.