Minnesota, Louisiana Senator Put Friendly Wager On Vikings-Saints

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar Thursday joined Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana in a friendly “Cake and Ice Cream” bet on Sunday's playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints. In a tribute to the Vikings and Minnesota’s many dairy cows, Klobuchar wagered purple-colored homemade ice cream against a king cake from Kennedy.

“I look forward to welcoming the Saints to Minnesota this Sunday. I’d like to remind my friend Senator Kennedy that the Vikings kicked off this season with a win against New Orleans—and I know we can do it again!” Klobuchar said in a statement. “I look forward to enjoying a Louisiana king cake after a sweet win Sunday. The only thing sweeter will be the Vikings playing in the Super Bowl right here in Minnesota in February.”

“I have no doubts the Saints will beat the Vikings this Sunday and continue their path to the Super Bowl,” Kennedy rebutted. “I am so confident that we will win, I bet Senator Klobuchar a king cake. I’m going to make good on the bet regardless of the game’s outcome. At least having a king cake will make it easier to stomach a loss this weekend. Who Dat!"

The Vikings are making their 29th postseason appearance, the fifth-most in NFL history.

Read more: Minnesota Vikings Vs. New Orleans Saints: Divisional Playoff Game

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