'They say that life is all about second chances,'

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.

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)

  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

The Obamas share a laugh while Cobbler, the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey, gobbles away in delight

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.

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