Fla Gov Crist Wins Bet, Waits for Oklahoma Steaks

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Updated: 2:16 PM Jan 9, 2009 Fla Gov Crist Wins Bet, Waits for Oklahoma Steaks Charlie Crist is waiting for his shipment of Oklahoma steaks. Posted: 1:23 PM Jan 9, 2009 Reporter: Associated Press

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) --

In a statement Friday, the Florida governor congratulated Gators coach Urban Meyer and his team for their victory against the Sooners in Thursday's BCS championship game.

Crist also took the opportunity to bring up his friendly bet with Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry: The chief executive from the losing state would be charged with sending to his counterpart a symbolic food item - Florida oranges or Oklahoma steaks.

Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn will also have to pay up. He agreed to sing Elton John's "Rocket Man" in front of Florida residents if he lost his wager with Florida Sen. Bill Nelson.

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Posted by: s Location: tally on Jan 10, 2009 at 12:58 PM

If you had friends GIVING you a steak youd eat it, right. It says nothing about the tax payers paying for the man's steak. The Gov. has to eat too.....

Posted by: mama Location: bainbridge on Jan 10, 2009 at 11:32 AM

he should be made to give it to the homeless shelter

Posted by: Hungry Location: Tallahassee on Jan 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Hey Charlie, I think it was be a sign of good will to donate those steaks to the food bank. God knows you aren't feeling the effects of this recession!!

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