Networks Tout 'Extra Spectacular' Gay Pride Parades and 'Victory Laps' From 'Hero' Andrew Cuomo
The network morning shows on Monday hyped the "extra spectacular" gay pride parades in the wake of New York's newly passed same sex marriage legislation. Both ABC and NBC highlighted the "hero's welcome" Governor Andrew Cuomo received after signing the bill. At the same time, they ignored dissenters.
On Monday's Today, news anchor Natalie Morales touted, "Gay pride parades around the country turned into victory laps..." and added, "Gay and lesbian couples spoke about finally realizing their decades-long dream of walking down the aisle."
Reporter Mara Schiavocampo openly opined, "This year's parade isn't just a celebration of pride, but for the first time, equality."
Morales also used the non-neutral phrase of "marriage equality," rather than gay marriage. The network graphic subjectively explained, "Pride and Equality; New York Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Bill." Schiavocampo extolled the "hero's welcome" that Cuomo recieved.
In a 29 second anchor brief, news reader Josh Elliot managed to include several loaded terms. He proclaimed, "And New York City's gay pride parade was extra spectacular on the weekend, thanks to the state's well-timed legalization of same-sex marriage."
Mimicking NBC's Morales, Elliott continued, "Governor Andrew Cuomo was hailed as a hero for signing the bill. The landmark law doubles the number of gay people nationwide who are now eligible to marry."
CBS's Early Show on Monday only referenced the gay marriage ruling in passing during a Michele Bachmann segment.
Over the weekend, the network coverage offered a similar tone, but offered a few snippets from the opposition (unlike on Monday).
On Saturday's Nightly News, Peter Alexander at least acknowledged that there was a dissenting opinion: "The new law is not without its opponents, including New York's Catholic Archbishop Tim Dolan, who said in a statement he was 'deeply disappointed and troubled' by a measure that will "alter radically and forever humanity's historic understanding of marriage."
During Sunday's Nightly News, correspondent Schiavocampo enthused, "Many here say this year's parade isn't just a celebration of pride, but, for the first time, equality."
On Saturday's good Morning America, reporter Dan Harris allowed that the whole issue is controversial, referring to it as "divisive." Archbishop Dolan's comments were also highlighted.
A transcript of the GMA and Today segments can be found below:
GMA
06/27/11
8:02
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JOSH ELLIOTT: And New York City's gay pride parade was extra spectacular on the weekend, thanks to the state's well-timed legalization of same-sex marriage. Governor Andrew Cuomo was hailed as a hero for signing the bill. The landmark law doubles the number of gay people nationwide who are now eligible to marry. Pride celebrations across the country were equally festive, even in Chicago, despite a rocky start. Vandals slashed the tires of 51 parade floats, but the show did go on.
Today
06/27/11
7:15AM
NATALIE MORALES: Gay pride parades around the country turned into victory laps, especially right here in New York City on Sunday, where revelers celebrated New York becoming the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex marriage. Gay and lesbian couples spoke about finally realizing their decades-long dream of walking down the aisle. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was cheered at the celebrations and called for nationwide marriage equality.
8:02AM
NATALIE MORALES: The countdown to same-sex weddings is now under way in New York State, where the law signed Friday goes into effect next month. NBC's Mara Schiavocampo reports on this social and political milestone.
[ON-SCREEN HEADLINE: Pride and Equality; New York Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Bill]
MARA SCHIAVOCAMPO: At New York City's annual gay pride parade, a hero's welcome for Governor Andrew Cuomo. Just days after signing a same-sex marriage bill into law, a huge political victory for the Governor, making New York the sixth state to legalize gay marriage.
ANDREW CUOMO: I was so proud and honored to be the governor of this state signing this law into effect.
SCHIAVOCAMPO: This year's parade isn't just a celebration of pride, but for the first time, equality.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: We've never been able to enjoy the rights that are afforded to married people.
SCHIAVOCAMPO: But long after the initial jubilation ends, New York's business owners will still be celebrating. New York is already one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. The city estimates the new law will bring more than $180 million to the state in the next three years. 41 states have specifically banned same-sex marriage. But national polls show support is steadily increasing and for the first time ever, opposition has fallen below 50%. A new reason to celebrate, turning an annual march into a wedding party. For Today, Mara Schiavocampo, NBC News, New York.
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Celebrate all you want, spend $50,000 on a party,
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:03pm.
even have a year-long parade, but, sorry, it's still ain't marriage.
Exactly.
Submitted by Soldat44 on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:38pm.
Exactly.
I want to marry my German Shepherd.
Submitted by no tingly legs on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:13pm.
Is that next on the lib's agenda of "transforming" our country?
Note to the humor-impaired: Just kidding about my GSD, even though I'm quite fond of her.
dog
Submitted by varmit on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:21pm.
I am sure that someone in the Federal Government is looking to let you do that now.
They want all the votes they can get. Executive order to pass Dream Act. This is another real popular thing in America.
gay marriage
Submitted by varmit on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:19pm.
They may all be packing up to move there, but I would bet that when they start paying high taxes they will leave soon. They won't stay where the tax rate is so high.
Doesn't appear that the
Submitted by ForeverOnTheRight on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:40pm.
Doesn't appear that the people of New York had a say in this legislation. Does anybody know what the majority of New Yorkers want with this issue? Democrats don't want the people to vote on this issue because, not only because, "the people don't know what is best for them", they would probably vote is down.
Gays and libs aren't the only
Submitted by dscott on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 4:47pm.
Gays and libs aren't the only ones celebrating, the divorce lawyers of America are ecstatic. Given the transient nature of gay relationships, this will definitely be a money maker for lawyers. Careful what you ask for, because you just might get it...
So who'll be the ball and chain? the battle axe? the gold digger? the cheating so and so? the masher? In fact, here's a head scratcher, which one will the police automatically assume is at fault when they arrive on a domestic violence scene given both are of the same sex? Pick the more masculine of the two as a corollary to the little woman as the victim? The biggest problem of all, who will judges now pre-pick as the winner in the divorce contest, it's not like they can just read the names on the divorce filing and figure out who's the female anymore. Bahaha, now the lazy bigoted family law judges will actually have to work for a living. Gay marriage might just be worth it just to see the self righteous busy bodies actually be forced to do their job for once.
Here's the red flag there gay guys and gals, when you get the "where's this relationship headed" question, run, run, run. And for the comedians, this opens up new slant on old material. Well gays, you wanted the full package, now you got it, a big fat target on your backs with the word "SUCKER" across it. Equality of Outcome is going to leave you with a very bitter taste in your mouths, drink deeply my friend.
Just one concern
Submitted by Zombie Brains on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:08pm.
What does this mean for my marriage?
It's not about what it means for "your" marriage
Submitted by motherbelt on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 8:33pm.
It's about what it means for the country and for the children.
[Gay "marriage" is]...part and parcel of an overarching effort to undermine and deprecate traditional marriage and the traditional family.
It is still part of a broader political and cultural movement to decouple marriage from its principal purpose, which is the care and raising of children.
Instead, marriage must become (as it has become) mainly about personal self-fulfillment --
(bolds mine)
An editorial?
Submitted by Zombie Brains on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 9:41am.
Where are the statistics? Your link is an opinion piece. And not even your opinion.
But it's about the children. Whose children? If 2 men wish to be married and promise not to attempt to adopt a child, does the family argument still hold up?
The "rich" are REALLY going to have pony up now,
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 5:41pm.
since these millions upon millions of new married gay New Yorkers will now be filing jointly.
Hero Andrew Cuomo?? This guy should be in jail..
Submitted by Gary Hall on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 6:23pm.
From the leftist ragtag New York Mag, the Village Voice:
Andrew Cuomo and Fannie and Freddie - How the youngest Housing and Urban Development secretary in history gave birth to the mortgage crisis - by Wayne Barrett Tuesday, Aug 5 2008
Someone better get the word out - as the national media has their eyes set on him as a future presidential candidate.
(;~> gary
But what does Don Lemon say?
Submitted by almostacowboy on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 6:48pm.
I'm dying to know. :-|
Good, maybe the rest
Submitted by UpNorth on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 7:01pm.
of the states can be spared this..
Maybe the gays and gals can all move to New York. Then, we'll be spared our own version of the Folsom Street Fair, or the NY Gay Pride Parade?
And, SoL, the rich have already been fleeing NY in droves, this will probably just increase the exodus, once their tax lawyers explain the fallout to them.
Hey Mario
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 9:36pm.
I wonder what exactly is getting victory lapped...