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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
To me, that comment screams of politicking. They want Calgary to bid (because they're getting desperate), and saying that, and thus indirectly supporting Nenshi's position, is likely designed to stroke Nenshi's ego and get him on board.
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Also gets to throw a wrench in the NHL's position, which is a nice perk.
Of course it's politicking. That's what the IOC does. And they do it as good as anyone. They know which way the wind is blowing, and are smart enough to know who'd they rather take the heat on pushing for an expensive piece of infrastructure.