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Obama, a Bears fan, Takes Ribbing During Wis. Trip
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- As a Chicago Bears fan, President Barack Obama knew he'd take some ribbing during a trip to Wisconsin. State officials didn't disappoint him.

After picking his Bears to knock the Packers out of the playoffs, he arrived in Green Bay on Wednesday to tour three Manitowoc factories.

He told employees at one factory that within an hour of touching down he received three Packers jerseys. He says one was from Packers cornerback Charles Woodson, on which was written, ``See you in the White House.''

Obama says even though Green Bay beat the Bears for the NFC Championship, he's glad one of the greatest rivalries in sports is still going strong.

And he told the audience that in the spirit of sportsmanship, he wishes them good luck in the Super Bowl.

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