Chicago 2016

Rio in 2016: A Great Consolation Prize for U.S. Hispanics With South American Ties

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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Esther J. Cepeda

Rio should be a tremendous source of pride for the millions of U.S.-born Hispanics whose familial roots stretch not only south of the border, but south of the hemisphere.

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'Disappointed' Daley Makes First Public Comments Since Losing Olympic Bid

Chicago Breaking News | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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About three hours after Chicago was eliminated from hosting the 2016 Olympic Games, Mayor Richard Daley made his first public statement, saying he was...

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Thank You, Mr. President

Joe Scarborough | Posted 12.02.2009 | Media

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Joe Scarborough

Count me as one conservative who is disappointed that President Obama's hometown will not be hosting the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Chicago Blues

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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Joe Peyronnin

Ironically, the city most known for its hardball politics couldn't overcome the internal politics of the Olympic Committee to make it past the first round of voting for the 2016 Games.

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Obama 'Disappointed' At Chicago Olympics Loss (VIDEO)

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — (AP) President Barack Obama had a message Friday for the many people – including himself – who put "heart and soul" int...

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Axelrod Blames Chicago Loss On IOC Politics (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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White House aide David Axelrod thinks that internal politics at the International Olympic Committee are responsible for Chicago's unexpected early eli...

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Rio de Janeiro Wins 2016 Olympics Vote

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had...

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IOC Olympics Announcement Stuns Chicago (PHOTOS)

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — (AP) So much for Da Games. Chicago residents felt blindsided Friday as the International Olympic Committee quickly eliminated their h...

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Sam Stein

Conservatives Revel In Obama's Olympic Bid Failure

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.02.2009 | Politics

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Chicago's failed bid to host the 2016 Olympics in the first round of voting caps a week of conservative attacks against President Obama for personally...

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2016 Olympics Vote: Chicago Dumped In First Round Shocker

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. In one of the biggest upsets i...

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2016 Olympics Announcement: Chicago Eliminated In First Round Shocker (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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In a major upset, Chicago was eliminated in the first round of IOC voting for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Tokyo, considered the underdog at the outset, ...

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President Obama, Michelle Obama's 2016 Olympics Speeches: Full Transcript

Huffington Post | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama made separate speeches to the International Olympic Committee in support of Chicago's bid for the...

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Rio's Final 2016 Olympics Pitch: 'Time To Light The Olympic Cauldron In A Tropical Country' (VIDEO)

AP | GRAHAM DUNBAR | Posted 12.02.2009 | World

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COPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro delivered a passionate appeal for South America to be awarded the Olympics for the first time. Brazilian President ...

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Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid and the School Children Killings

Charles Butler | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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Charles Butler

It seems to me that President Obama and Mayor Daley are more concerned about securing the Olympics for the city of Chicago than the safety of the CPS students in the city.

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Obamas, Chicago, Aim For Heartstrings In Final 2016 Olympics Pitch

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Chicago was expected to be one of the last two cities in the race. Instead, it was the first to go. In one of the biggest upsets i...

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Obama's Olympics Speech: 'I Urge You To Choose Chicago' (VIDEO)

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 12.02.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — (AP) Combining hometown pride and political muscle, President Barack Obama lobbied Olympic leaders on Friday to give the 2016 Summe...

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Chicago-Rio Olympic Battle Is "Close As Hell"

CNN Political Ticker | Ed Henry | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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As First Lady Michelle Obama and talk show host Oprah Winfrey wrapped up a day of furious behind-the-scenes lobbying of International Olympic Committe...

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Obama Heads To Denmark To Lobby For 2016 Olympics

AP | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is on his way to Denmark to help his adopted hometown of Chicago try to land the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. ...

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2016 Olympics Announcement: Hours Before The IOC Vote, It's Too Close To Call

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Years of preparations, arm-twisting, sweet-talking and hopes will be rejected or rewarded Friday w...

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Chicago Olympics Bid Looms Large For Embattled USOC

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — They shelved long-awaited plans for a TV network after only a month, and made nice with International Olympic Committee members who...

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Oprah, Michelle Obama Light Up Copenhagen: Star Power Enough For Chicago's Olympic Bid? (PHOTOS)

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — (AP) Want a picture with Oprah? She's holding court in the restaurant. Interested in talking to a Dream Teamer or a Perfect 10? Dav...

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Chicago Favored To Host 2016 Olympics, Rio Close Second

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Years of preparations, arm-twisting, sweet-talking and hopes will be rejected or rewarded Friday w...

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Sam Stein

Chicago Olympic Committee Members Bundled Nearly $2M For Obama Campaign

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.01.2009 | Politics

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As President Barack Obama gets set to travel to Copenhagen Thursday night to make the case that Chicago should host the 2016 Olympics, good government...

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Michelle Obama: Crime Won't Hurt Chicago Olympic Bid

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 11.30.2009 | Chicago

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First Lady Michelle Obama, off to Copenhagen on Tuesday night to lobby for Chicago's 2016 Olympic bid, said the rash of crime in Chicago won't hurt th...

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Michelle Obama Makes Chicago Olympics Presence Felt In Copenhagen

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 11.30.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — Having one-on-one VIP meetings, dining with dignitaries and stars, flattering Olympic officials by taking notice of the little thin...

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