Cleaver, Pelosi Announce Friendly Wager on World Series

Kansas City, MO – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced the details of a friendly wager over the World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants. 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.

"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."

"There are many savory delights that Kanas 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."

Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove, North Kansas City, Gladstone, Claycomo, and all of Ray, Lafayette, and Saline Counties. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and also serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus.