Chicago's bid team projected an Olympics for the Second City -- backed by a cross-Atlantic pitch from President Barack Obama this week -- would generate $3.8 billion in revenue here in the States, nearly one-third of that from sponsorship money. "If the IOC voting members go with their brain, and not their heart, Chicago is a slam dunk to win this" said Martin, effectively foreshadowing a heartbreaking result a few hours later for the U.S. Olympic Committee that he once served as president.
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