'Uncomfortable' Budweiser won't party in Sochi
February 07, 2014  02:20
Budweiser has reportedly dropped its traditional Olympics party spot because the company is uncomfortable with the situation in Sochi.

A representative for Anheuser-Busch confirmed to TMZ that Budweiser's Club Bud party spot will not be in Sochi. While the rep would not give a specific reason for the cancellation, TMZ reported "the company is not comfortable with the situation in Russia" and does not want US brand reps there because "the terrorist threat is simply looming too large."

A media contact for Anheuser-Busch was not immediately available for further comment. The company has brought Club Bud to several Olympics in the past.

A new CNN/ORC poll revealed 57 percent of Americans think a terrorist attack at the Sochi Games is likely. Of the 1,000-plus people polled, 55 percent said they have an unfavorable view of Russia. This number is likely reflective of sentiment regarding the nation's anti-gay laws, CNN noted.

Russia has come under fire for its "homosexual propaganda" law, which makes it illegal to "spread information about non-traditional sexual behavior" to minors.

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