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Obama Slipped a Nate Silver Joke and a Romney Jab Into His Turkey Pardon

By , senior editor for Intelligencer who has worked at New York since 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) pardons the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey Cobbler as daughters Sasha Obama (3rd L) and Malia Obama (R), and National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen (L) look on during a Rose Garden event November 21, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Cobbler and its companion Gobbler will spend the rest of their lives at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photo: Alex Wong/2012 Getty Images

Today President Obama spared the lives of two turkeys named Cobbler and Gobbler, and noted that for the first time the winners of the White House Turkey Pardon were selected through an online vote. “And once again, Nate Silver completely nailed it,” said Obama. “The guy is amazing. He predicted these guys would win.” Obama also made a possible reference to Mitt Romney’s “gifts” comment, saying “in the spirit of the season I have one more gift to give,” and ignored a reporter’s shouted question about Gaza. John McCain has already headed home for the holiday, but expect to hear more about the president’s irresponsible approach to turkey pardoning on Meet the Press.

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