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Chicago Residents Support 2016 Summer Games
Just days before the International Olympic Committee meets here to tap a host for the 2016 Summer Games, Mayor Richard M. Daley and his Olympic bid are on the ground in Denmark's capital and talking about the muscle behind its bid.

Chicago 2016 CEO Patrick Ryan said a poll conducted last week shows 72 percent of Chicagoans back bringing the Games to Chicago, while 84 percent of Americans support the Games.

"We're honored and humbled to have that tremendous support from the people Chicago and the people of the United States. It's a great feeling, but it's a great responsibility, too. We take that very seriously," Ryan told reporters Tuesday during an afternoon press conference upon arrival in Copenhagen. clearly hoping his message reached the 100-plus voting IOC members who will select a city in Copenhagen on Friday.

The poll was conducted by Zogby International from Sept. 22-25, and asked the question: "Do you support having the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Chicago?"

The sample size was 702 in Chicago and 801 in the U.S. with a margin of error of 3.5 percent.

The recent poll suggests support for the Games among Chicagoans is falling. A poll released by the bid committee pegged support at 78 percent.

(Illinois Radio Network)
09 29 09 by Newsroom
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