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Obama's day: A turkey pardon

Posted by Nouman Chughtai on Wednesday, November 25, 2009


Good morning from The Oval. On this day in 2001, a prison riot in Afghanistan led to the death of CIA officer Johnny "Mike" Spann -- the first U.S. casualty of the war now more than eight years old.
For President Obama today, it's a light day-before-Thanksgiving public schedule. The only item is a presidential tradition: Pardoning one lucky turkey.
The president will also no doubt be thinking about the war in Afghanistan, where he wants to "finish the job." Obama plans to announce new troop levels next week, after months of deliberation.
But Americans are increasingly skeptical of the war, though they are divided on what to do next, reports USA TODAY's Susan Page.
The Afghanistan news surfaced on the day of a state visit by India, including last night's black tie gala. USA TODAY's Maria Puente reports on the festivities for what Obama called a "great and growing partnership" between the U.S. and India. There were also "prawns and protocol."

In other happenings:
Obama and aides have reportedly recommended this health care piece by Ronald Brownstein, on The Atlantic website.
Speaking of health care: Can legislation survive the end-of-the-year congressional crunch?
TIME's Joe Klein says it's way too early to judge Obama's 'mistakes."
Consevative George F. Will, meanwhile, writes that the president has a "propensity for self-aggrandizement"
And after Thanksgiving, comes Black Friday. So happy holidays, good luck out there, and don't forget to keep checking back with The Oval.

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