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Democrat Nancy Pelosi Releases Statement After Cashing In Latest Gamble; San Francisco 49ers Win

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 1/28/24

Democrat Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released a statement following the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers returned from a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat the Lions on Sunday evening. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII in February.

Nancy Pelosi had a bet with Debbie Dingell

Per GH Media files, Pelosi had a friendly wager with Michigan 6th congressional district representative Debbie Dingell for the NFC Championship Game. If the 49ers won, Dingell was to send Pelosi a Michigan local favorite, Sanders Candy.

Per Dingell’s X account, the Democrat representative was confident the Lions would defeat the 49ers earlier this afternoon. However, the 49ers prevailed on Sunday night.

Anyone who knows us knows how much we both love chocolate, so one of us will end up very happy after this game. I’m confident my Lions will pull it off https://t.co/qRvA09eF7L pic.twitter.com/4YL8XlE4VP

— Rep. Debbie Dingell (@RepDebDingell) January 28, 2024

Pelosi released a statement on the San Francisco 49ers’ win

Pelosi, who has Sanders Candy coming her way from Michigan, released a statement on X congratulating the 49ers following their win on Sunday:

What a game! Congratulations to the San Francisco 49ers on a thrilling victory, showing extraordinary resilience, talent and determination. Now on to Las Vegas for

, where we will proudly bring the Lombardi Trophy home to the SF Bay. Just Win Baby, @49ers

What a game! Congratulations to the San Francisco 49ers on a thrilling victory, showing extraordinary resilience, talent and determination.

Now on to Las Vegas for #SuperBowlLVIII, where we will proudly bring the Lombardi Trophy home to the SF Bay. Just Win Baby, @49ers!#FTTB

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 29, 2024

The 49ers are set to play the Kansas City Chiefs in February’s Super Bowl. We’ll see if Pelosi has a wager in mind with a representative near Kansas City. Pelosi has a history of taking risks in bets she thinks will pay off in the long run.