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OCR Page 1 of 186SEPTEMBER 7, 1995
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
DOUG SOSNIK
SUBJECT: DAILY REPORT
Due to the natural increase in political activity
nationwide, with this report, Political is instituting a daily
report to you.
OREGON SENATE
Under Oregon law, if a Senate seat becomes open, there has
to be an election -- there is no provision for the governor to
appoint a caretaker. He has two electoral options: he can call
an election within 80 days of the vacancy, in which case both
parties chose their nominees by convention, or he can set the
election for more than 80 days, in which case the candidates are
chosen by a primary election.
Reps. Wyden and DeFazio have both announced their intent to
run for any open seat. Wyden would prefer a primary and DeFazio
would prefer a convention -- DeFazio is close to labor. The
Oregon Republican Party is dominated by the radical right. Once
we have a better sense of who emerges on the Republican side,
will help us determine which route is better for the Democratic
Party. Right now, state Senate President Gordon Smith and school
superintendent Norma Paulus are considered the likeliest
Republican candidates.
New Hampshire
The Union Leader endorsed Pat Buchanan for President in
today's editorial (attached).
Rhode Island Senate Race
U.S. Ambassador to Malta, Joe Paolino is quietly exploring
the possibility of a primary challenge to Congressman Jack Reed
for Senator Pell's seat. Paolino is considering conducting a
poll to test his popularity in the state.
Iowa
In the wake of the outcome of the GOP straw poll in Ames,
Bob Dole's, Pat Buchanan's and Lamar Alexander's Iowa campaigns
experienced staff shakeups at the top levels. Dole spent Labor
Day in Iowa and several local press accounts reported that he is
sharpening the conservatism in his rhetoric.
Iowa City, a liberal university community, had planned to
participate in the City Vote straw poll which will be taking
place in several cities on Election Day this November. The state
Attorney General's office has notified the City and County that
such use of the ballot would violate Iowa law. The City Council,
is now reviewing its options and may drop their participation.