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This California congressman wants you to play State of the Union bingo

Mark Takano releases his own ‘official’ game

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address in 2018. (Win McNamee/Getty Images file photo)

By Roll Call Staff

Posted February 5, 2019 at 7:41pm

Drinking games are a proud (or not-so-proud) State of the Union tradition. One congressman is going the wholesome route with a classic game of bingo.

Mark Takano, a California Democrat, tweeted out his version of good old-fashioned fun.

If you’re watching the #SOTU tonight, you might as well have fun. Enjoy my official Trump State of the Union BINGO card – unfortunately, “I know words, I have the best words,” didn’t make the cut. #SOTUBingo pic.twitter.com/IlByYoWweg

— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) February 5, 2019

Takano urged his followers to be on the lookout for such phrases as “I’m treated very unfairly” and “[Insert minority groups here] love me.”

You can also blot the box if the president sips water, mentions “caravans” or “mentions how smart he is.”

But one option didn’t make the cut, Takano joked: “I know words, I have the best words.”

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