Miss New York on her pro-gay rights platform
Claire Buffie, this year's Miss New York, was on MSNBC this weekend talking about being the first Miss America contestant to ever run on a platform supporting GLBT rights.
She should probably earn bonus points for being able to do the interview while balancing that crown on her head.
From a recent interview Buffie did with The Advocate:
What did you think of the controversy surrounding Carrie Prejean at the Miss USA pageant in 2009? The question is a difficult part of the competition. I initially applauded Carrie for having an opinion and voicing it rather than just feeding the public what they wanted to hear. I feel she was forced into a media frenzy over which she did not have complete control. The difference between Carrie Prejean and myself is that this is a platform on which I have personal stories to share and I can support statistically, and I don't think she had that education on the issue to be a spokesperson. I think if anyone's going to speak publicly about a serious issue like this, they need to be completely [knowledgeable]. I feel sorry for someone in that situation.
[video via Buzzfeed]
Earlier on AOA: Miss New York supports same-sex marriage and can fix iPods
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Great interview. She seems extremely intelligent and dedicated to her platform. It will be interesting to see as the contest gets closer if any contraversy comes up.
... said Jessica R on Aug 2, 2010 at 12:49 PM | link
Not quite sure what Ms. New York means about "support statistically," but she seems like an able ambassador for our state. Maybe *she* should be Senate Majority Leader?
... said Bob on Aug 2, 2010 at 4:15 PM | link
Wow - she is eloquent, thoughtful, well-spoken, compassionate - we're lucky to have a great rep from NY! Maybe I'll even watch Miss America this year to cheer for her. Hearing her interview makes me dislike beauty pageants a little less - however she won without having big hair, so already she has set herself apart from the crowd.
... said kert on Aug 4, 2010 at 11:01 AM | link