Rio is the front runner right now.
But I’m guessing the undecided on voting day will default to Chicago, the safest bet in uncertain economic times.
Oprah Winfrey joins Chicago 2016 delegation
The talk show queen will travel to Denmark next week to lobby International Olympic Committee members to award the 2016 Games to her beloved city.
The IOC will choose a host city Oct. 2, and Chicago is in a tight contest with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
“I love and believe in Chicago, and I think it would be the perfect host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Winfrey said Wednesday.
Winfrey’s addition adds some serious star power to what was already an impressive delegation. First lady Michelle Obama will lead the group and be joined by 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists, including Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Nastia Liukin. Ten other Olympians and Paralympians also are going.
And then there’s President Barack Obama. He is still trying to decide whether to appear personally on behalf of his adopted hometown …
Noticeably absent is Michael Jordan, who played for the Chicago Bulls and has appeared in videos supporting Chicago’s bid. …
The President must go to Denmark in person to win over the undecided. A surprise last-minute appearance and pitch would be best.
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