Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and other North Carolina U.S. Representatives are looking forward to enjoying salmon and chocolate next week thanks to a friendly wager on the Carolina Panthers-Seattle Seahawks NFL playoff game with Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-07), whose district includes Seattle. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) of Denver and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) of Greensboro are also participating in the wager.
PITTENGER, McHENRY, AND ADAMS PLACE FRIENDLY WAGER WITH SEATTLE CONGRESSMAN, EAGERLY AWAIT GIFT BASKET OF STATE GOODIES
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and other North Carolina U.S. Representatives are looking forward to enjoying salmon and chocolate next week thanks to a friendly wager on the Carolina Panthers-Seattle Seahawks NFL playoff game with Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-07), whose district includes Seattle. Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) of Denver and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) of Greensboro are also participating in the wager.
“For most of Sunday afternoon last week, I was brainstorming what treats the Minnesota delegation might have to offer,” said Congressman Pittenger, referring to the Vikings near defeat of the Seahawks. “But it will be nice to get some payback on the Seahawks after last year.”
Following the Panthers victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-07) will present Congressman Pittenger, Congressman McHenry, and Congresswoman Adams with a basket of Washington State treats, including salmon and Theo’s chocolate.
“With a 15-1 record, including a victory over the Seahawks on their home field, I knew we’d have to offer something really sweet and juicy to find any takers. So in the highly unlikely scenario of a Panthers loss, I’ve agreed to send Congressman McDermott some of North Carolina’s famous Cheerwine soft drink and Bojangles’ chicken,” said Congressman Pittenger.
"I’ll be saving a little room for salmon and chocolate next week after our beloved Panthers pound the Seattle Seahawks,” said Congresswoman Adams. “I’ll provide a dozen hot North Carolina Krispy Kreme doughnuts if it doesn’t go our way, but I’m confident in our team. I look forward to meeting the Panthers at the White House after they go all the way. Keep pounding Panthers!”
