World Series Wagers: Beef, Lobsters, and Chowder, Oh My…

There’s nothing quite like the Fall Classic to bring out the friendly political wagers. This year’s World Series features the Red Sox from Boston against the Rockies from Colorado. This is the first time the Rockies have made the Series and the interest from politicians in Colorado reflects that fact. While the Rockies have won 21 of 22, the folks from New England are pretty confident that they’ll be bringing back the spoils after the Series. Thus far, we’ve seen the Governor and both sets of Senators get in on the wagering action. That’s already in addition to Congressmen and the Mayors of Denver and Boston. Like we said, nothing brings out the wagers like the World Series!

U.S. Sens. Wayne Allard and Ken Salazar of Colorado are wagering Colorado-raised beef, while Massachusetts Sens. Edward Kennedy and John Kerry are countering with New England clam chowder and lobster rolls.

The senators who lose the bet will donate the grub to a charity chosen by the senators who win.

Reps. Mark Udall, Diana DeGette and John Salazar of Colorado have their own bet against Boston-area Reps. Edward Markey, Stephen Lynch and Michael Capuano.

If the Red Sox win, the Colorado representatives treat their counterparts to a meal of steaks and chili. If the Rockies win, the Massachusetts trio foots the bill for chowder and lobster.

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper wagered sub sandwiches, herbal tea, tortilla chips, salsa and ice cream against Boston Mayor Thomas Menino’s clam chowder, coffee, doughnuts and ice cream sandwiches. The winning mayor will serve the treats at a charity of his choice.

The Governor’s are also getting in on the action. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter hosted a conference call today detailing the wager.

Patrick is putting up lobsters and ice cream vs. beef from Ritter.

Bottomline: The sheer volume of “action” on this game raises the stakes considerably for us at OurCivicPride. Using our new “Daley Meter” and rating scale, we’re happy to give this “set” of wagers an above average rating of 48 Daleys. The sheer number of folks anteing up, coupled with the types of food waged equals 48 Daleys. It’s no Chicago spread, but it’s pretty good.