The Victorious Opposition

Merry Christmas to all of you!  Despite the holiday, there was plenty to talk about this Sunday.  The foiled terrorist attack on American Airlines flight 253, from Amsterdam to Detroit, was the primary subject for the Sunday shows, as the Homeland Security Secretary and White House Press Secretary make the rounds.  Also, the status of health insurance reform legislation is another main topic.  And as the final Sunday of 2009, many shows take a look at the last year and look ahead to 2010.  Enjoy you Sunday Morning Roundup for December 27th, 2009:

On ‘This Week’, ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper filled in for George Stephanopolous (and did a bang-up job, if you ask me).  First on the program was Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, who discussed the failed terrorist attack on Northwest flight 253.  Jake Tapper asked pointed questions about the government’s response and preparation for the attack.  Then, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs joined the program to follow up on the terrorist plot and discuss the progress of health insurance reform legislation.

Then, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joined the program to discuss the terror plot, health insurance reform and the Republican strategy for the 2010 election cycle.  Finally, the Roundtable segment features Ruth Marcus, David Brooks, Matthew Dowd and Paul Krugman.  Jake Tapper discussed homeland security policy, health care and prognostications for the 2010 election cycle.

Transcript of ‘This Week’ Program
Video of Interview with Secretary Napolitano and Press Secretary Robert Gibbs
Video of Debate with Senators Durbin and Kyl
Video of Roundtable Segment

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs also make the rounds to NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’.  Host David Gregory discusses the “Christmas scare in the skies,” with Secretary Napolitano.  Then, that topic, health insurance reform and the first year in office with Secretary Gibbs.  Then, a feature looking forward.  “America: The Next Decade” looks at the economy, America’s world standing and political leadership for the decade to come with NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick .

Netcast of ‘Meet the Press’:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Guess what?  It’s Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, who joined CBS News Political Analyst John Dickerson, filling in for Bob Scheiffer on ‘Face the Nation’.  First, discuss the terrorist plot on a flight from Amsterdam to Detroit.  Then, Democratic House Whip James Clyburn and Republican Representative Peter King discuss health care reform.  Finally, CBS’ Armen Keteyian and Juan Zarate joined the program to provide the latest on the attempted terror attack.

Full Transcript of ‘Face the Nation’ (PDF)
Full Episode of ‘Face the Nation’

On ‘Fox News Sunday’, Senator Joe Lieberman and Congressman Peter Hoekstra offered their thoughts on the failed terrorist attack.  Then, Representative Chris Van Hollen joined the program to talk about health care reform and to what degree the House will compromise with the Senate on pending legislation.  Finally, Laura Ingrahm, Jennifer Loven, Bill Kristol and Juan Williams are part of this week’s Sunday Panel, and discuss the terror plot, health insurance reform, assessments of the President’s year in office and political prospects for 2010.

FNS Video and Hair of the Dog tomorrow.