WASHINGTON, Jumada II 15, 1433, May 6, 2012, SPA - In campaign mode for months, President Barack Obama is making his quest for a second term official with rallies in Ohio and Virginia. The events Saturday at two universities, Ohio State and Virginia Commonwealth, were billed as the official kickoff of Obama's re-election bid, even though he's been solidly engaged in his campaign and filed the necessary paperwork to seek re-election over a year ago. During the stops, the President will work to convince voters that his policies have put the nation's economy on more solid footing despite fresh evidence that the job market remains weak. --SPA 10:54 LOCAL TIME 07:54 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/995349