Will U.S. President George Bush attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics?

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http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/08/bush.olympics/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

WASHINGTON (AP) -- "It would be a 'cop-out' for countries to skip the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics as a way of protesting China's crackdown in Tibet, President Bush's national security adviser Hadley said Sunday. ...'We haven't worked out the details of his schedule at this point in time, but from his vantage point, if you listen to what he has said, he has no reason not to go,' Hadley said in broadcast interviews Sunday. 'Because what he has said is we need to be using diplomacy.' "
Oh dear, Bush's style of diplomacy leaves a lot to be desired.. But it sounds loike he'll appear.

This Should be settled as Yes. Per the spitzer rule...He's said he's going to go.

@Erik - I understand your frustration. Instead of spending time finding questions to comment on repeatedly, you should take a moment and familarize yourself with the rules. The Spitzer rule and many of the others are very clear. You will understand how this market and some of the others you commented in aren't subject to these provisions.

Destry- Don't tell me what I should or shouldn't do. Facts are facts. These should be settled. Clinton has also announced She will fight to the end. Therefore, the spitzer rulle applies that she will go on to the convention.

I just noticed this and can see both sides of the argument. There were news stories out today stating that Bush will attend. However, the question does not say "will bush announce that he's atttending." I can't speak for the creator of this question, but fijis states "will he attend."

Oh, and Clinton did not go on to the convention...despite what she said she was doing. :)

@destry & eric..don't be giving the admins a reason to break out the popcorn.

This can't be settled until the opening ceremony when President Bush is seen in attendance.

Yep...things can change over the next few weeks...let's see if he makes it there before suspending

Just reread the question and actually part of it is settled...the question was focusing on whether or not issues related to Tibet and human rights would prevent Bush from attending. By announcing that he will attend, that has settled that part of the question . . . BUT, he still hasn't shown up and other things can happen (including additional pressure on Tibetan issues and human rights) that might cause him not to attend.

The tribe has spoken....

We routinely settle markets based on announcements. For example settling a market when we knew Obama would be the nominee. This market was settled in the same context. The outcome is known as of now.

Regards,

Ryan
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