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Memo
From Jon M. Huntsman to Haldeman RE: the
political landscape of Illinois. 2 pgs.
Friday, June 18, 2010
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DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
MEMORANDUM
By
Ep
Date
1-26-82
CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
EYES ONLY
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1971
MEMOR ANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAN
SUBJECT:
Illinois Political Information
The President read the Illinois Political Brief prepared for his recent
Chicago trip by Harry Dent and made the following notations after his
visit:
1) Relative to the statement in the political brief that states
"the President is thought to have gained ground in recent weeks after
his economic speech. Still, Illinois is thought to be only slightly better
than even for us today
The President suggested that our Illinois
party morale seems to be very weak. Please have Rumsfeld develop a
plan to boost it.
2) Relative to the notation that Senator Muskie was reportedly
splitting areas that went 2-1 for the President in 1968, though the
President increased his 1968 totals over Kennedy and slipped only
slightly against Humphrey The President has suggested that in view
of Gallup's latest poll, how does Rumsfeld evaluate this finding (Muskie's
improved showing)? Is it true that Muskie is stronger in the suburbs and
weaker in the blue collar areas?
3) Relative to the political brief's notation that Governor Ogilvie
is apparently quite vulnerable, even though party leaders insist that
the Governor has come up in recent weeks
The President suggested
that we must watch this very carefully and must not make the same
mistake of 1960 when we tied too closely to Stratten and were pulled
down. Have Rumsfeld keep a tough objective eye on Illinois. Don't
rely just on party leaders.
- 2 -
The President concluded his appraisal by stating that Muskie would seem
to be the suburban favorite (i.e. the better educated, elite, etc.) even
despite China? Did they make this poll before the China announcement?
Please develop the desired programs as suggested above and submit your
response to the Office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
cc: Harry Dent
Donald Rumsfeld
Alexander P. Butterfield
GONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY