Monday's views on Sunday's news: Tragic start to 112th Congress

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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:             Tragic start to 112th Congress Read Sunday's transcript | Watch the full broadcast David Gregory writes: On Wednesday, Nancy Pelosi handed the gavel over to John Boehner and the new speaker of the house talked about disagreeing without being disagreeable. The next day, members from both parties took to the House floor to recite the Constitution. And on Friday, a new jobs report came out that showed unemployed had dropped to 9.4 percent. The new year seemed to be off to an encouraging start. But yesterday put a new perspective on everything. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) was shot along with 19 others in Tuscon - including a 9-year-old girl. On Sunday, I was joined by five of Giffords' colleagues in the House. Her good friend, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL); two fellow members of the Arizona delegation, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D) and Rep. Trent Franks (R); colleague and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO); and newly elected, Tea Party backed Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID). Like many tragic events can, yesterday's shooting brought out the best in human nature. One story that particularly caught my eye was about Giffords' 20-year-old intern who played a crucial role in saving her life. Rep. Wasserman Schultz was able to give some perspective on Giffords outside of the Capitol. She called her a "glass half-full kind of person." The discussion was a constructive, bipartisan wake-up call. Often times, the rhetoric of politics turns hyperbolic and absolute. And, though it is not not clear whether or not Rep. Giffords' attack was politically motivated, it serves as a harsh reminder of the dangers that come with being an elected official. An interview with Sen. Harry Reid Before the terrible events of yesterday, I sat down with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. He had some interesting things to say about health care, Social Security, and the Tea Party. You see the full interview here. Click here to read the rest of this post. MTP Monday trivia This week's trivia question: Besides the Daley boys (Richard and Bill) and the Kennedy boys (RFK, EMK, JFK) name 3 (out of at least 6) other sets of brothers to have both appeared on MTP? Executive Producer Betsy Fischer (@BetsyMTP) reveals the answer this week via Twitter. Last week's question: After a primary loss, who got this question from Gabe Pressman: "You said you were defeated by the twin horsemen of doubt & fear. What happened?" Answer: NYC Mayor John Lindsay was asked by @MrGabePressman (@NBCNY) about being defeated by "twin horseman of doubt & fear." Watch a clip from the broadcast Click here for more trivia from Meet the Press. Read More   Airtimes Most viewed MTP videos   Video: Vitriol in politics contributing to security threats? Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Rep. Emanuel Cleaver and newly-elected Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho discuss the tone of the current political climate. (Meet the Press)   Video: Giffords' friends, colleagues on lawmaker's work   Video: Arizona bloodshed stuns Tucson, nation   Video: Giffords 'tries to see the good in everyone,' says peer   Video: Cleaver: Suspending House debate 'the right move'   Video: Panel talks political climate, alleged gunman   Video: One-on-one with Harry Reid   Video: Tea Party will 'disappear,' says Reid More Videos The Media Buzz Politico: Reid tells Cantor to stop throwing bombs in pre-taped remarks The Hill: Reid says debt limit boost is a must, but can't justify 2006 opposition The Hill: Wasserman Schultz: Time for Congress to 'come together' The Huffington Post: Harry Reid: Tea Party 'Will Disappear' New York Times: New York Times: After Attack, Focus in Washington on Civility and Security David's Blog: The View From Here A view from where David stands at work and in life. - Tragic start to 112th Congress - This Sunday: Harry Reid Read More David's recent media appearances: - Video: A changing of several guards - Video: The groundwork behind Boehner's rise 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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