Oprah is going to Denmark next week to lobby the IOC for the Chicago Olympic bid.
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.
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/23/oprah-joining-star-studde_n_297489.html
I guess Obama is consider personally lobby on behalf of the country now as well. I hope he does. If we pull out the big guns, this is in the bag. The following quote comes from Obama in a letter to the IOC. Apparently, the issue is of national priority. This has all taken a positive turn in the 11th hour. I really hope we host this gig.
As President, I see the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an extraordinary opportunity for America to renew our bonds of friendship and welcome the world to our shores with open arms," he said. "If you honor Chicago with your selection, we will ensure that the Olympic and Paralympic Games are a key priority for our nation.
Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/22/obama-sends-letter-to-ioc_n_294525.html
