Monday's views on Sunday's news: Forging into 2011 after 'a season of progress'

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Click to view this newsletter in a browser  |  Meet the Press Meet the Press: This Sunday View in a browser Blog   |   Share:             Forging into 2011 after 'a season of progress' Read Sunday's transcript | Watch the full broadcast David Gregory writes: On Sunday's show, White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett was quick to point out the commander in chief's recent legislative victories. She called START "the president's single most important foreign policy accomplishment," and said it was the most successful treaty in decades. But I wanted to ask Jarrett - who has known the president for more than 20 years - about his leadership style. He has been accused of not being the Obama of the '08 campaign, not being the inspirational candidate. So has he transitioned by giving up on the idea of changing Washington, and, in a sense, lowered his goals? Jarrett told me no: "I think the president that we are seeing now is-- is the same person that I've known for over 20 years. When the President was in the State Senate, he had a reputation for being able to work very closely with-- people on the other side of the aisle. And forge that compromise that's pragmatic. He never lets the perfect be the enemy of the good. And I think that that's his reputation. Early on in the Administration, I think the Republicans made a concerted decision to really oppose what we did. And I think we what saw after the midterm is a president who said, 'I'm gonna reach out more. I'm gonna try harder.' And they reciprocated. And that's, I think, what the people want." She also weighed in on the strained relationship the president has with business, and what we can expect next year. Jarrett foresees an "enormous amount of cooperation around exports, around free trade," and a free trade agreement with Korea. Click here to read the rest of this post Happy holidays from Meet the Press Read More   Airtimes Most viewed MTP videos   Video: Obama eying possible Palin challenge in 2012? White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett joins NBC's David Gregory to discuss possible GOP challenges to the president in 2012. (Meet the Press)   Video: Panel eyes possible 2012 GOP field   Video: Jarrett: Obama focused on 'what's best' for U.S.   Video: One-on-one with Valerie Jarrett   Video: Obama looking to engage with more citizens in 2011   Video: Jarrett on her unique White House role   Video: Roundtable on 2011 agenda, Afghanistan   Video: How should the president lead going forward? More Videos The Media Buzz Politico: Jarrett: Obama '12 won't be like Obama '08 The Hill: Jarrett: Obama to spend more time outside of Washington in 2011 USA Today: Obama is 'everybody's president,' top aide says Bloomberg: Obama Wants Tax Cuts for Wealthiest Americans Ended in 2012, Jarrett Says David's Blog: The View From Here A view from where David stands at work and in life. - Forging into 2011 after 'a season of progress' - Politics in the lame-duck Read More David's recent media appearances: - Video: Gregory: Obama 'repositioned as leader' - Video: Analysis: Give Obama his due We're on Twitter Meet the Press is on Twitter: @davidgregory @betsymtp Follow Us MTP iPhone App Download our new iPhone app - complete with video, Twitter and more. Download now Contact Us Have questions or comments? Contact Us Latest Topics   |   Blog   |   About Us   |   Share:           To remove yourself from the list simply click here to unsubscribe. Click here to manage your e-mail preferences. MSNBC Interactive News - One Microsoft Way - Redmond, WA 98052 Privacy Statement

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