Washington, Rabi Al-Akhir 30, 1432, April 04, 2011, SPA -- US President Barack Obama on Monday launched his bid for a second term of office in 2012, with a campaign video on the internet. "It begins with us," said the slogan of the video, which showed supporters expressing their backing for Obama and talking enthusiastically about the upcoming campaign. "This campaign is just kicking off. We're opening up offices, unpacking boxes, and starting a conversation with supporters like you to help shape our path to victory. 2012 begins now, and this is where you say you're in," said the launch video. The announcement came at 6 am Eastern Standard Time (10 GMT), following speculation in the US media over the weekend that Obama would announce his candidacy on Monday, according to a report of the German Press Agency "DPA". --SPA 15:11 LOCAL TIME 12:11 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/880317