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Obama to Pitch Chicago's Olympic Bid in Denmark

First visit by a president to lobby for Olympics

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(Newser) – Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen on Thursday to back Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics, senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said today. The president will be joined by Michelle Obama and his education and transportation secretaries. Chicago is bidding against Tokyo, Rio de Janiero, and Madrid, but none of the four cities is seen as a favorite ahead of Friday's vote. Japan's new PM, Brazil's president, and the king of Spain will be lobbying as well.

Barack and Michelle Obama with former Olympic track star Jackie Joyner Kersee, and Paralympian track athlete April Holmes, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
Barack and Michelle Obama with former Olympic track star Jackie Joyner Kersee, and Paralympian track athlete April Holmes, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Chicago 2016 leader Patrick Ryan speaks at a news conference in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 13, 1009, where Chicago Olympic organizers released their bid book about plans for a Chicago Olympics.
Chicago 2016 leader Patrick Ryan speaks at a news conference in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 13, 1009, where Chicago Olympic organizers released their bid book about plans for a Chicago Olympics.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Todd_English
Sep 28, 09 7:39 AM CDT
I hope Chicago gets it. They will have some events like the road biking in my Area if they do. Reply
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yellowjeep
Sep 28, 09 1:02 PM CDT
I am hoping they build a new velodrome in the city.
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godawgs
Sep 28, 09 9:27 AM CDT
Well it would be good for the economy so that is always a plus. Reply
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Reader65069154
Sep 28, 09 12:05 PM CDT
If only the majority of people in Chicago actually still wanted the Olympics. Reply
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Shannonals
Sep 28, 09 9:32 PM CDT
Why wouldn't they want the Olympics in their homne state? Anything to boost the state economy would be a gain. Reply
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