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Obama Goes 0-For-5, Christie Scores in Boardwalk Football Game
'One and done,' governor says, after scoring in 'Touchdown Fever' game in Point Pleasant Beach
Leave it to a New Jersey native to best even President Barack Obama at a Shore boardwalk game.
As the president and Gov. Chris Christie toured the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk Tuesday, the operator of the "Touchdown Fever" attraction tossed Obama a football with five tries to win a stuffed animal for throwing the ball through a tire.
After Obama missed on his first four throws, Christie lined up and made his attempt, apparently scoring on his first try.
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"One and done," Christie could be heard saying as he received a high-five from Obama.
"That's 'cause he's running for office," Obama joked, before he threw—and missed—his final shot.
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The president wouldn't walk away empty-handed, however.
The game's operator handed over a Chicago Bears stuffed animal to Obama in honor of his home city.
After the visit to Point Pleasant Beach, the pair headed to Asbury Park, where Obama addressed a large crowd that had assembled on the boardwalk there.
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