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Michelle, Oprah Hit Copenhagen

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(Newser) – Copenhagen's star power got a big boost today with the arrival of Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, in town to push Chicago's bid for the Games. Oprah was greeted with "bad weather for hair" and a throng of fans crying "Oprah! Oprah!" as she walked the streets, notes the Chicago Tribune, which offers a bit of Olympic trivia: The first lady's childhood idol was gymnast Nadia Comaneci. Check out photos of their visit to the left.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama leaves her plane as she arrives at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama leaves her plane as she arrives at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Claus Bjoern Larsen, Polfoto)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama alights her plane as she arrives at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama alights her plane as she arrives at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Claus Bjoern Larsen, Polfoto)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is greeted by Laurie S. Fulton, the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, after arriving at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is greeted by Laurie S. Fulton, the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, after arriving at Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Claus Bjoern Larsen, Polfoto)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama stops to talk to waiting reporters.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama stops to talk to waiting reporters.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama poses for a photo with a wellwisher at a hotel in Copenhagen before she meets with International Olympic Committee.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama poses for a photo with a wellwisher at a hotel in Copenhagen before she meets with International Olympic Committee.   (AP Photo/Thorkild Amdi, Polfoto)
Standing in front of a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama finishes speaking at a dinner.
Standing in front of a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama finishes speaking at a dinner.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)
Standing in front of a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, Michelle Obama is introduced by television host Oprah Winfrey.
Standing in front of a backdrop of the Chicago skyline, Michelle Obama is introduced by television host Oprah Winfrey.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)
Oprah Winfrey hugs Michelle Obama as she introduces her to give a speech to guests during a dinner held by the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team at a hotel in Copenhagen.
Oprah Winfrey hugs Michelle Obama as she introduces her to give a speech to guests during a dinner held by the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team at a hotel in Copenhagen.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool)
Oprah Winfrey walks along a street in downtown Copenhagen Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
Oprah Winfrey walks along a street in downtown Copenhagen Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Thomas Sjoerup, Polfoto)
Oprah Winfrey walks along a street in downtown Copenhagen Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.
Oprah Winfrey walks along a street in downtown Copenhagen Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/Thomas Sjoerup, Polfoto)
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cornelison
Sep 30, 09 4:00 PM CDT
While it's exiting to have the Olympics in Chicago, the citizens there should know that other cities have accepted a large debt for the process. Local taxes may need to be increased if this is the case. Reply
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I_hate_to_say
Sep 30, 09 4:22 PM CDT
Your thoughts, Mrs KKK? We're all waiting for our daily dose of racism anti-venom. Reply
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I_hate_to_say
Sep 30, 09 4:24 PM CDT
That's how it works for most of us, anyway.
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justme
Sep 30, 09 6:24 PM CDT
No problem with Oprah and Mrs. Obama pushing for Chicago. Got a problem with Obama taking the time to go to Copenhagan. He has plenty to do here. Reply
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justme
Sep 30, 09 6:25 PM CDT
That would be President Obama. Reply
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