Pelosi, Cleaver Announce Friendly Wager on World Series

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) announced the details of a friendly wager over the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.

If the Royals win, Pelosi will provide the Kansas City Congressman with a basket of the finest chocolates from San Francisco. If the Giants win, Cleaver will provide the Democratic Leader a President's BBQ Platter from Kansas City's own Gates BBQ.

"There are many savory delights that Kansas City has to offer and I can't wait to savor them, but nothing would be sweeter than a Giants victory. In that spirit, I wager a bountiful basket of San Francisco chocolates," said Leader Pelosi. "The Royals are a fine team, but they are no match for the talent, toughness, and heart of our Giants. I look forward to enjoying the Giants' latest championship with some fine Kansas City BBQ."

"The San Francisco Giants are a worthy team, but they underestimate the Kansas City Royals at their peril," said Congressman Cleaver. "With their spirit, their skill, and their sweeping victory in the ALCS, the Royals will surely succeed in the World Series. I don't usually gamble, but I will make an exception and wager some of the finest barbecue Kansas City, Missouri has to offer. Victory shall be sweet indeed."

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