Obama likely to seek reelection: White House

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    WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Thursday said President Barack Obama is likely to run for reelection（改选） in 2012.
    "I think it is likely that is going to happen," said Gibbs during a regular briefing, noting the bid would not be official until Obama filed papers with the Federal Election Commission（委员会）.
    Gibbs said Obama wanted to continue his efforts to revive the economy.
    With a series of White House personnel shifts, U.S. media outlets¹ have been abuzz with speculations² about Obama's reelection campaign.
    Reports indicated Obama will file papers with the Federal Election Commission to formally declare his candidacy around March, and deputy chief of staff Jim Messina will serve as his campaign manager. Senior adviser³ David Axelrod and Gibbs, both important advisers⁴ in the 2008 campaign, will work in the reelection bid.(本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑)