It’s great and all that Obama put some effort in trying to push for a Chicago win, but for the media to suddenly paint it as “Oh, Chicago will win because of Obama’s greatness and awesomness!” is dumb for two reasons:

1. Chicago’s bid should win on its own merit, not because Obama + Oprah say it should.

2. Painting it as Obama’s Olympics is great for him if Chicago wins, but it sucks for him if Chicago loses.  Chicago lost.  Now people will blame Obama (whether it was his fault or not), and the media will have to eat its words.

Chicago: no Olympics for you!  St. Louis Cards fans: rejoice!