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Obama helps Chicago bid for Olympics

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor November 21, 2008 02:26 PM

He may not still be president then, but Barack Obama is stepping up the cheerleading for his hometown to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Obama appeared in a video message at a presentation today to the European Olympic Committees, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Obama, who if all goes as he hopes, would be winding up his second term in the White House when the games occur, told the gathering that Chicago and the United States would be honored to host the games "to reach out, welcome the world to our shores and strengthen our friendships across the globe."

“In the coming years, my administration will bring a fresh perspective on America’s role and responsibilities around the world. But if we are to truly meet our shared challenges, we must all work together. By uniting the world in a peaceful celebration of human achievement, the Olympic Games reminds us that this is possible," Obama said. "The United States would be honored to have the opportunity to host the Games and serve the Olympic Movement."

Obama could attend the Chicago bid committee's final presentation to the International Olympic Committee in October 2009. Chicago is up against Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo for the games. Atlanta was the last US host for the summer games, in 1996.

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OBAMA has TIME for a VIDEO pitch for the 2016 Chicago Olympics??????? While the people are begging for jobs and money??????

Nice priority, OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!

If Obama cared about the economy, and the people were hailing him the Messiah, why did he resign from the Senate so soon??????? He could have helped the SENATE with the US automakers case, unemployment, etc.

That's because if he seats in front of a group of senators to form solutions, OBAMA will not have a solution. He needs his highly paid advisers from his $600 million dollar campaign to think for him and he would just sell their solution!!!!

Otherwise, Obama is just an empty suit in the Senate. He never really shined while he was in the Senate.

Once again, OBAMA voted "PRESENT" and thought, "I'm outta here!"

Let's get the 2016 Chicago Olympics going instead!!!!

Posted by tj November 22, 08 10:54 PM
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hellow, obamma resigned from the senate so tammy duckworth could be appointed to the office by the governor of ill. why seniority, she will be senior to the new dem. senators sworn in jan. why is that important, money!

Posted by happy voter November 24, 08 11:36 AM
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I think it is great that Obama will put Chicago for the olumpics. Why do you people find fault about EVERYTHING?

Posted by Jean Vaughan November 24, 08 07:03 PM
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Ignore the morons.

Posted by Sanity November 25, 08 05:35 PM
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