COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Republican governors of Illinois and Ohio are betting cases of beer, pizza and other ballpark favourites on the World Series beginning Tuesday between the Cubs and the Indians.
On his Twitter page Monday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner wagered a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and microbrew beer from Chicago if Cleveland wins.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich returned the challenge on his Twitter page , promising to send Rauner “fan favourites” if Chicago wins. A Kasich spokeswoman says those would include items such as local beer and ballpark mustard from Cleveland.
The states’ two Democratic U.