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,

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