President Obama's former chief of staff told CNN that same-sex marriage is a "significant issue."
"I would hope that the state would move in that direction," Emanuel said in the interview that aired Wednesday. "Tremendous progress has been made across the country on a value statement and I think that's very important."
Obama stopped short of endorsing gay marriage at his news conference Wednesday, but said the New York Legislature did a "good thing." "I think we're moving in a direction of greater equality, and I think that's a good thing," Obama said.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat like Obama and Emanuel, signed his state's gay marriage bill last week and actively pushed for its passage.
Emanuel declined to comment on Obama's stance on the issue, but noted that the president has signed into law legislation that recognizes hate crimes based on sexual orientation and a repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that prevented gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
As a candidate, Emanuel supported Illinois' push for civil unions, which took effect effect earlier this month. Emanuel officiated over the civil union of David Spielfogel, one of his top aides, the day the Illinois legislation took effect.
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