News or editorial?

News reports facts (in theory).  Editorials expound upon opinions.  Tell me if this opening paragraph if from a news story or an editorial:

The divisive debate over gay marriage, which played a prominent role in 2004 campaigns but this year largely faded from view, erupted anew on Thursday as President Bush and Republicans across the country tried to use a court ruling in New Jersey to rally dispirited conservatives to the polls.