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Copy of a memo from Buchanan to Haldeman and Mitchell RE: tactics to be used against McGovern. Handwritten notes on original added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/27/1972
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4/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
Copy of a memo from Buchanan to
Haldeman and Mitchell RE: tactics to be
used against McGovern. Handwritten notes
on original added by unknown. 1 pg.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Page 1 of 1
Colson
April 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN MITCHELL
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
PAT BUCHANAN
With the great success of McGovern and subsequent pullout of
Muskie, the chances of a McGovern nomination are immensely
improved. Thus, we must do as little as possible, at this time,
to impede McGovern's rise.
Though he may act irresponsibly and make wild attacks, we
should, by and large, resist the temptation and leave him alone.
Vietnam is the exception, He can be hit hard on this subject --
a point which not only elevates his candidacy but also gets the
President's position restated while reinforoing the strong anti-war
sentiment behind McGovern.
Right
On the other hand, the ammunition which will be our stock in the
campaign -- the extremist, radical labels; the pro-amnesty and
pro-abortion positions; the radical chic; the gut-the-military
attitude; etc. -- should be held in abeyance until we are reasonably
sure McGovern has the nomination. Right
The temptations will be high in many quarters to go after
McGovern, but word ought to go out to lay off with but few excep-
tions. We have plenty of time to attach labels later, and the same
labels which will defeat McGovern for the Presidency are the
same labels which could prevent him from getting the nomination.
Let's not do Hubert's work for him.
aboventely,
H