Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130219:11:05:00
Kirk, although the illinois republican is a leading voice for new gun legislation following the newtown massacre, he and the president have never spoke.about it. one senate aide says the president's repeated calls for gun control during the speech didn't make it any easier for republicans like senator tom coburn, who are interested in fi finding common ground. on fiscal issues, senator rob portman of ohio says he's open to working with democrats but says his interaction with the administration is limited to secretary treasury nominee, jack lew. senator marco rubio, who's been working on immigr...