SO CLOSE: Eagles lose to Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. Pa. pols react | Monday Morning Coffee

Another Super Bowl is in the books. And it’s safe to say that the eyes and ears of just about every Pennsylvanian — and the rest of the nation — were locked on the action in Arizona on Sunday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a hard-fought battle in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday night . And moments after the final whistle, Pennsylvania’s political and chattering classes weighed in. Below, a sampling of what they had to say.

Gov. Josh Shapiro: “A tough loss but proud of this @Eagles team. The future looks bright. See you next season.”

A tough loss but proud of this @Eagles team. The future looks bright. See you next season. #gobirds

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 13, 2023

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, D-3rd District:

#HistoryMade @JalenHurts @PatrickMahomes https://t.co/KDYxnPhssb

— The Black Caucus (@TheBlackCaucus) February 13, 2023

House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia:

Check in on your “strong friends” we are not okay! But THANK YOU @Eagles + @JalenHurts for an AMAAAAAAZING SEASON! Congratulations @Chiefs! #EaglesNation #BleedGreen STILL #ItsAPhillyThing #FlyEaglesFly 💚💚🦅🦅✅✅✨✨ pic.twitter.com/ZQSpwFA4Pc

— Joanna McClinton (@RepMcClinton) February 13, 2023

State Rep. Jordan Harris, D-Philadelphia:

Yo @espn y’all outta pocket for this one…whoever tweeted this might want to start looking for another job #SuperBowlLVII #SuperBowl2023 https://t.co/a5aHtTrvAU

— Jordan A. Harris (@RepHarris) February 13, 2023

State Sen. Vincent Hughes, D-Philadelphia:

The @eagles may have come up short in a valiant effort tonight but ⁦@thesherylralph⁩ certainly was a winner at the ⁦@AZSuperBowl⁩ pic.twitter.com/nhXSZc8peu

— Senator Hughes (@SenatorHughes) February 13, 2023

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney:

I know I speak for many fans when I say this was a heartbreaking loss.

Thank you, @eagles, for a thrilling season that brought joy to legions of passionate and dedicated fans from all ages and neighborhoods throughout the city and region. https://t.co/dM068DCIrx pic.twitter.com/zCT4KuZYA4

— Mayor Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 13, 2023

More from Kenney:

@QuintonLucasKC, as per our wager, you’ll be getting some delicious Philly food and beer from @DownNorthPizza and @PhillyBrewing. I’m also proud to support a Kansas City nonprofit of your choosing with a donation. Congratulations on your win.

— Mayor Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 13, 2023

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-6th District:

Thanks for a great season. Super Bowl 2024 here we come. #FlyEaglesFly 🦅🦅

— Chrissy Houlahan (@RepHoulahan) February 13, 2023