Senator Tim Kaine and TMZ DC's Australian reporter Charlie Cotton are locked in a friendly standoff over a World Cup bet.
Cotton, who is Australian, ran into Hillary Clinton's former running mate on Capitol Hill Thursday and brought up their upcoming soccer rivalry.
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The US and Australia face off in Seattle, and Kaine, rooting for the home team, suggested a beer bet featuring Foster's and Samuel Adams.
But Cotton threw out several alternative wagers, each rejected by Kaine.
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One proposal was a 'shoey' — an Australian tradition of drinking beer from a sneaker — but Kaine wasn't having it.
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Cotton also suggested they swap clothes for a day, a idea Kaine also dismissed.
Kaine noted he's no stranger to sports bets, recalling a wager with Senator Ted Cruz after the 2019 World Series, which earned him bragging rights and barbecue.
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As of now, the two haven't reached an agreement, but there's still time before kickoff.
