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Danish Paper Quotes Former IOC Member About Failed Chicago Bid

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (YBH.ME) – Below is a translated portion of a piece published on the website of Danish newspaper Berlingske Tidende.  The quote is a direct translation and has not been edited in any way:

The former Danish IOC member Kai Holm, was the Chicago udstemning markedly in its criticism of Chicago’s bid, which included the American præsidentpar.

- The fact that Barack Obama came, could not do it. I think we lacked emotion, it seemed too empty and business-like. So when Tony Blair promoted London he was around three days to lobby and talk to people. You can not just come with the train one day and try to affect everything, says Kai Holm and continues: – People have felt that it was a lack of respect for the Olympics and sport in general. I think people felt it was too business-like to get into the way we have now seen it many times, and you would have feelings back.

Look for the above to enter the news fray in the coming week as conservatives attempt to leverage Mr. Obama’s failed Olympic bid and Democrats blame the loss on everything except Barack and Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama talks with former IOC member Kai Holm

Michelle Obama talks with former IOC member Kai Holm

Chicago was one of four finalists competing for the 2016 Summer Olympic games along with Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro.  The bid went to Rio de Janiero marking the first time a South American city will be hosting the Olympics.

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