By BETH STEBNER and LESLIE LARSON
The American people have spoken and Cobbler has been voted the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey.
The moment of truth in Thanksgiving Decision 2012 came on Wednesday at
the White House National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation, as President
Barack Obama announced that Cobbler was victorious over his competitor,
Gobbler, though both are winners as neither will face the chopping
block.
They competed for the coveted role in a massive social media campaign
with Americans invited to cast their ballots to decide which animal
should receive the title. Even though Gobbler failed to nab the top
prize, he will serve as an alternate in case the official bird cannot
fulfill his duties.
Spared: President Barack Obama gestures to officially pardon Cobbler,
who was named the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey. The President was
joined by his daughters Sasha and Malia (right)
Sweet victory: President Obama (with daughters Malia, right, and Sasha)
announced that Cobbler was the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey. Sasha
was eager to pet the winner while Malia wanted to keep her distance
What a turkey: The Obamas share a laugh while Cobbler, the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey, gobbles away in delight
Settle down: Cobbler was a little excitable before the crowd at The
White House. National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen
(second left) and handler Bob Evans (left) hold the turkey as President
Obama approached
Laughing matter: The first daughters laughed with their dad as Cobbler
gobbled away in front of the crowd at the ceremony in the White House
Rose Garden on Wednesday
President Obama was joined by the first daughters, Malia and Sasha, to announce the winner.
'They say that life is all about second chances,' President Obama told a
crowd of Thanksgiving revelers and reporters at the White House Rose
Garden on Wednesday.
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