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From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Colson. RE: Questions for Harris in response to the upcoming ABC National Polling Day special. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Cole. RE: An inquiry on when the Domestic Issues Poll will begin, and at what time should the results be expected. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/19/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Chapin. RE: A follow-up on the creation of a nation-wide group called "Youth for Nixon." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 3/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin. RE: Polling Operations and Key State Visits. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan. RE: Trial Heat and Approve/Disapprove: Registration (Intend to Register) 18-20 Year Old Vote Leaner Question. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/1/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Reagan appearance in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: The installation of a graphic sciences incorporated dex machine at Benham's office. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The meeting between Kalmbach and Mr. and Mrs. Ryan. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman: Distribution of ORC April 12-13 Poll. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: Discussion with Derge April 7, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: The possible meeting between Bob Haldeman and Jeb Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Presidential Primaries and the recommendation of the usage of the Magruder/Dean/Evans material. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/13/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The introduction of Mrs. Haldeman to the White House Operators. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 4/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Citizens for the Reelection of the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: ORC Polling, and Tom Benham's poll figures to be reported. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Attorney General's Meeting with Magruder, March 27. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/3/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Citizens for the Reelection of the President questions discussed by Magruder and the Attorney General. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Staff Request for Sloan Funds. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/29/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: Magruder's concern over his effectiveness in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: "Finances Memo", a follow-up on the initial memo that was sent to Haldeman on March 2. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Durge's Vendor Survey. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Reagan appearance in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Polling Operation and Key State Visits. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldman. RE: The recommendation of Buchanan and Dent as heads of the "top Indiana team". 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/23/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: 1972 GOP Convention Site. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/23/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Investigation of San Diego as Possible Convention Site. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: "Outside Resources Strategy". A means to keep track of progress made with blacks, blue collar workers, suburbanites, etc. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/26/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The discontinuation of the RNC Publication, "The Republican." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: Concern that the ORC Polls will lessen Republican credibility. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Distribution of ORC April 12-13 Poll. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Mrs. Haldeman's introduction to White House Operators. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 4/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. Gallup and Harris Polls focusing on the President's popularity. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: ORC Polling, and the possible increasing of ORC's visibility. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Financial Memo from March 2 has yet to be returned with decisions made. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Action steps to be taken to improve Derge's Vendor Survey. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE: The meeting between Bob and Dole on Thursday. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE: Ollie Atkins' request for additional staffers to provide skilled photographers for the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Magruder. RE: Jewish liberal, Arlin Spector's offer to help in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Magruder. RE: Arlin Spector's plausible position as State Chairman. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Ron Walker. RE: The meeting with John Kinnear, and his plausible position within the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/19/1971
From Haldeman to Tom Evans. RE: The cost and dissatisfaction of The Republican. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/22/1971
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Colson. RE: Questions for Harris in response to the upcoming ABC National Polling Day special. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Cole. RE: An inquiry on when the Domestic Issues Poll will begin, and at what time should the results be expected. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/19/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Chapin. RE: A follow-up on the creation of a nation-wide group called "Youth for Nixon." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 3/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin. RE: Polling Operations and Key State Visits. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan. RE: Trial Heat and Approve/Disapprove: Registration (Intend to Register) 18-20 Year Old Vote Leaner Question. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/1/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Reagan appearance in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: The installation of a graphic sciences incorporated dex machine at Benham's office. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The meeting between Kalmbach and Mr. and Mrs. Ryan. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman: Distribution of ORC April 12-13 Poll. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: Discussion with Derge April 7, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: The possible meeting between Bob Haldeman and Jeb Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Presidential Primaries and the recommendation of the usage of the Magruder/Dean/Evans material. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/13/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The introduction of Mrs. Haldeman to the White House Operators. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 4/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Citizens for the Reelection of the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: ORC Polling, and Tom Benham's poll figures to be reported. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Attorney General's Meeting with Magruder, March 27. 3 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/3/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Citizens for the Reelection of the President questions discussed by Magruder and the Attorney General. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Staff Request for Sloan Funds. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/29/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: Magruder's concern over his effectiveness in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: "Finances Memo", a follow-up on the initial memo that was sent to Haldeman on March 2. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Durge's Vendor Survey. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Reagan appearance in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Polling Operation and Key State Visits. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldman. RE: The recommendation of Buchanan and Dent as heads of the "top Indiana team". 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/23/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: 1972 GOP Convention Site. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/23/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Investigation of San Diego as Possible Convention Site. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: "Outside Resources Strategy". A means to keep track of progress made with blacks, blue collar workers, suburbanites, etc. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/26/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The discontinuation of the RNC Publication, "The Republican." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: Concern that the ORC Polls will lessen Republican credibility. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Distribution of ORC April 12-13 Poll. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Mrs. Haldeman's introduction to White House Operators. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 4/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. Gallup and Harris Polls focusing on the President's popularity. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE: ORC Polling, and the possible increasing of ORC's visibility. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Financial Memo from March 2 has yet to be returned with decisions made. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Action steps to be taken to improve Derge's Vendor Survey. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE: The meeting between Bob and Dole on Thursday. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE: Ollie Atkins' request for additional staffers to provide skilled photographers for the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Magruder. RE: Jewish liberal, Arlin Spector's offer to help in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Magruder. RE: Arlin Spector's plausible position as State Chairman. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Ron Walker. RE: The meeting with John Kinnear, and his plausible position within the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/19/1971
From Haldeman to Tom Evans. RE: The cost and dissatisfaction of The Republican. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 4/22/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/14/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Colson. RE:
Questions for Harris in response to the
upcoming ABC National Polling Day
special. 1 pg.
11
2
4/19/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Cole. RE: An
inquiry on when the Domestic Issues Poll
will begin, and at what time should the
results be expected. 1 pg.
11
2
3/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Chapin. RE: A
follow-up on the creation of a nation-wide
group called "Youth for Nixon." 1 pg.
11
2
4/2/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin.
RE: Polling Operations and Key State Visits.
1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 1 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/1/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan. RE: Trial Heat and
Approve/Disapprove: Registration (Intend to
Register) 18-20 Year Old Vote Leaner
Question. 3 pgs.
11
2
4/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Reagan appearance in New Hampshire. 1 pg.
11
2
4/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
The installation of a graphic sciences
incorporated dex machine at Benham's
office. 1 pg.
11
2
4/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The meeting between Kalmbach and Mr. and
Mrs. Ryan. 1 pg.
11
2
4/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman:
Distribution of ORC April 12-13 Poll. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 2 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/14/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
Discussion with Derge April 7, 1971. 2 pgs.
11
2
4/14/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
The possible meeting between Bob
Haldeman and Jeb Magruder. 1 pg.
11
2
4/13/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The Presidential Primaries and the
recommendation of the usage of the
Magruder/Dean/Evans material. 1 pg.
11
2
4/9/1971
Personal
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The introduction of Mrs. Haldeman to the
White House Operators. 1 pg.
11
2
4/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Citizens for the Reelection of the
President.
3 pgs.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 3 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
ORC Polling, and Tom Benham's poll figures
to be reported. 1 pg.
11
2
4/3/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Attorney General's Meeting with Magruder,
March 27. 3 pgs.
11
2
4/28/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Citizens for the Reelection of the President
questions discussed by Magruder and the
Attorney General. 1 pg.
11
2
4/29/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The Staff Request for Sloan Funds. 1 pg.
11
2
4/14/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
Magruder's concern over his effectiveness in
the campaign. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 4 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/2/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
"Finances Memo", a follow-up on the initial
memo that was sent to Haldeman on March
2. 1 pg.
11
2
4/2/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Durge's Vendor Survey. 1 pg.
11
2
4/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Reagan appearance in New Hampshire. 1 pg.
11
2
4/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Polling Operation and Key State Visits. 2 pgs.
11
2
4/23/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldman. RE: The
recommendation of Buchanan and Dent as
heads of the "top Indiana team". 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 5 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/23/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
1972 GOP Convention Site. 1 pg.
11
2
4/21/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Investigation of San Diego as Possible
Convention Site. 1 pg.
11
2
4/26/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
"Outside Resources Strategy". A means to
keep track of progress made with blacks,
blue collar workers, suburbanites, etc. 2 pgs.
11
2
4/22/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The discontinuation of the RNC Publication,
"The Republican." 1 pg.
11
2
4/21/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
Concern that the ORC Polls will lessen
Republican credibility. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 6 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Distribution of ORC April 12-13 Poll. 1 pg.
11
2
4/9/1971
Personal
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Mrs. Haldeman's introduction to White
House Operators. 1 pg.
11
2
4/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. Gallup
and Harris Polls focusing on the President's
popularity. 1 pg.
11
2
4/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Higby. RE:
ORC Polling, and the possible increasing of
ORC's visibility. 1 pg.
11
2
4/2/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Financial Memo from March 2 has yet to be
returned with decisions made. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 7 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/2/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Action steps to be taken to improve Derge's
Vendor Survey. 1 pg.
11
2
4/20/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE:
The meeting between Bob and Dole on
Thursday. 1 pg.
11
2
4/14/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE:
Ollie Atkins' request for additional staffers to
provide skilled photographers for the
campaign. 1 pg.
11
2
4/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Magruder.
RE: Jewish liberal, Arlin Spector's offer to
help in the campaign. 1 pg.
11
2
4/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Mr. Magruder.
RE: Arlin Spector's plausible position as
State Chairman. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 8 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
11
2
4/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ron Walker. RE:
The meeting with John Kinnear, and his
plausible position within the campaign. 1 pg.
11
2
4/22/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Haldeman to Tom Evans. RE: The cost
and dissatisfaction of The Republican. 1 pg.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Page 9 of 9
Presidential Materials Review Board
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Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number:
231
Folder:
Gordon Strachan April [1971] Chron
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to Chapin, 3-15-71
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to Chapin, 4-2-71
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to the Files, 4-1-71
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Invasion of Privacy Memo, Strachan to HRW, 4-12-71
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to HRH, 4-22-71
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to HRN, 4-23-71
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April 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. COLSON
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Questions for Harris
In addition to the specific questions that Derge prepared would you
consider raising the following points the next time you talk with Harris?
1. Whether Harris reports the actual population sample's
response or whether the sample is weighted against
some sort of probability of voter turn@out, education,
race or sex. The actual sample is sometimes called
the "raw sample". A weighting formula may be applied
to have the particular sample correspond to pre-selected
National cross-section of the population.
2. In addition to the rough percentage figures and weighting
you discussed in your two page memorandum after your
last meeting with Harris, could you ask him for a more
detailed description of the percentage of black voters,
and whether a non-voting bias is applied to blacks. A
similar question should be raised regarding 18 - 20
year old vote.
If his interviewers were in the field last Thursday and Friday, will
their results be the ones that are reported on the ABC National
Polling Day special next Friday night? If so, what are the chances of
obtaining those results prior to the release of the program?
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINIS RATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12356, Section 1.1
By not NARA, Date 3/28/98
chien
April 19, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. COLE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
In recent discussions with Tom Benham or ORC, he mentioned
that they have not received a go-ahead on the Domestic Issues
Poll.
Have you decided when this poll will go into the field and when
the results might be expected?
GS:elr
Mag
com
March 15, 1971
chron
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Youth for Nixon"
One of the task forces that Magruder is establishing deals
with youth in general and the 18-20 year old voter in
particular. Magruder has received a copy of Walker's
memorandum describing Dewey Clower's information and
Tom Bell's offer to organize a nation-wide group.
Appropriate follow-up should enable us to grasp this
opportunity.
cc: Mr. Magruder
GS:kb
April 2, 1971
Palls
caron
MEMORANDUM FOR DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Polling Operation and Key State Visits
The attached memorandum to me from Larry suggests that we review
possible uses of our polling operation in connection with visits especially
to key states.
As you know a vendor survey has been submitted by Derge. One suggestion
would be to try out some of these vendors in some of the key states. The
advantage would be that our basic trend data would not be influenced by
change in vendors, yet we could get samples of the various vendors' work
in states where we are primarily interested. As you know we have almost
no state by state poll data and this might be an excellent opportunity.
The chief disadvantage of course is the cost. In any state except New York
and California a state wide poll costs approximately $10,000 for 1, 500
personal interview sample. However a 1, 500 sample telephone interview
state wide can be done for approximately $5,000. We will probably be
getting a good deal of polling information from New York and California
as we move toward 1972 so maybe we should use our resources some
place else. Other states that are obvious prospects for information include
Texas, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Would you give me your reactions to these suggestions next week so that I c
could prepare a proposal for Mr. Haldeman.
Thank You.
CC: Higby
April 1, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR FILES
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Trial Heat and Approve/Disapprove:
Registration (Intend to Register)
18-20 Year Old Vote
Leaner Question
Registration
Gallup*
a. In all Trial Heat questions Gallup asks "Aee you now
registered to vote?"
b.
Gallup does not ask "do you intend to register to vote in
either trial heat nor approve/disapprove questions."
c. Gallup probably has registration information for approve/
disapprove but he does not publish it.
Derge
a. On both Trial Heat and Approve/Disapprove Derge asks:
"Are you now registered to vote?"
b. If the interviewed says no, Derge asks: "Do you intend to
register for the 1972 presidential election?"
c.
Derge began asking the registration question in December
1970 (Study #9575)
Harris**
a.
He has always asked a registration question on trial
heat questions. We do not know if he asks an intend
to register question.
b.
Harris does not ask a registration or intend to register
question on any approve/disapprove questions.
18 - 20 YEAR OLD VOTE
Gallup*
Gallup has been including the 18 . 20 year old votes in both
trial heat and approve/disapprove questions since January 1, 1971.
Harris**
In approve/disapprove questions Harris has always included
18 - 20 year olds.
Trial Heat questions by Harris have included 18 - 20 year olds
since January 1, 1971.
Derge
He has been including 18 - 20 year olds since the December
28 - 30, 1970 study.
Leaners
Gallup
The lead in trial heat question is: To get some idea of the
national political situation at this early stage, suppose the
Presidential election were being held today. If Richard Nixon
were the Republican candidate and if (Edmund Muskie) were the
Democratic candidate, which would you like to see win?
If the answer is "don't know," this leaner question is asked:
"As of today do you lean more toward Nixon the Republican, or
Muskie the Democrat (or toward Wallace, the third party
candidate)?
Derge
The lead in question is: In 1972 there will be another Presidential
election. Suppose this election were being held today and the
candidates were Richard Nixon and Edmund Muskie, which one
would you vote for?
Now suppose the candidates were Richard Nixon, Edmund Muskie,
and George Wallace as a third party candidate, which one would
you vote for?
If the answere's "don't know", Derge asks" "Would you say
that you lean more toward Nixon or more toward Muskie,
(or more toward Wallace)
Harris***
The lead in question is: "If the election for President in 1972
were being held today and you had to decide would you vote for
Senator Edmund Muskie for the Democrats, President Richard
Nixon for the Republicans, (or Governor George Wallace as an
Independent)?'
*
Dr. David Derge, March 31, 1971
**
Charles W. Colson, March 31, 1971
Harris release, February 1, 1971
April 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Reagan appearance in New Hampshire
The attached statement is from an RNC press release which Dole
is planning on releasing this weekend.
The statement that Reagan is speaking "after receiving requests
from the RNC and the White House" corresponds with the Attorney
General's agreement with the New Hampshire Committee according
to Dent.
Recommendation:
Based on the Attorney General's agreement, I recommend
that we let the release go as worded.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
April 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Benham has looked into the possibility of installing a graphic
sciences incorporated dex machine at his office.
Graphic sciences requires a six month guarantee at $75.00
per month.
As Benham mentioned in the meeting yesterday he would be
interested in having us share that cost with him. Do you
have a reading on whether or not we should share this cost
or require him to absorb it as part of the polling cost?
GS:elr
April 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Kalmbach called to report that he met with Mr. and Mrs. Ryan.
Mr. Ryan has a choice of two jobs. The Ryans are very happy
and Kalmbach feels he has completed the project.
Kalmbach also mentioned that Mrs. Nixon called him on April
13 regarding the wedding invitation list.
GS:elr
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April 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Distribution of ORC April 12-13
Poll
ORC will hand deliver copies of the attached press release
(which will be on their letterhead) to the magazines today
and the wires tomorrow. Shumway's contacts will receive
the releases.
ORC will mail releases today to the top thirty newspapers.
Harry Dent will have fifty copies of the release for distribution
to the Governors and their Administrative Assistants on
Saturday. He will mention that the President's approval
rating has risen in the poll taken after the Gallup poll, which
may be released this weekend. Dent will contact the Vice
President regarding contact with the Governors.
Dole also will have copies of the release for use at the
conference.
The RNC will mail the release on Saturday to all Republican
Senators and Congressmen with a cover letter by Dole.
GS:elr
April 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Discussion with Derge
April 7, 1971
An hour and one-half discussion produced the following information:
1.
The cost of Derge initiated ORC and Chilton polls over
the past couple of years is:
a.
ORC Telephone Polls
28,200
b.
ORC Field Polls
131,500
Domestic Issues
30,000*
Nixon Image
30,000*
C.
Chilton Telephone Polls
183,950
Total Telephone PoH Costs
$ 212,150
(Kalmbach is checking his
records to confirm this)
2.
Derge is concerned that time is running out on projects he
outlined in his "Two Year Strategy" memorandum. (the
original is in the manila folder in your polling drawer. I
would like a copy if appropriate)
In particular Derge is concerned about:
1.
Simulation - according to Derge if we wait much longer
there will be no way to prepare an adequate model.
Next action step options:
a. Advise Derge project off -
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
b. Prepare cost option paper for Haldeman -
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
c. Have Magruder and Attorney General get
into decision -
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
2.
Battleground State Analysis. Derge feels we should
begin 1968 type in depth issue polling in key states
now.
It might be more useful to await the return of the
Domestic Council field poll and phrase the questions
from that poll.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
3.
Party Identification. Derge feels this research should
be done by the RNC, but wonders if there is any White
House input. The basic question is how should party
identification be used in the campaign and with which
candidates.
4.
Chapin's request for information about the political
effects of the women's lib movement could be answered
with two questions on our next poll. Derge thinks that
an identification question followed by an approve/disapprove
would give us all the relevant information.
5.
Derge thinks you were going to send him for comment
a copy of a Baily article on the "Effect of International
Crises on Presidential Popularity". I have not seen the
article.
I
April 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
If Bob Haldeman is going to see Jeb Magruder this week regarding
the campaign, it might be helpful if either you or I sat in on the
meeting.
Do you agree?
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April 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Presidential Primaries
Magruder and Dean asked the RNC to prepare the attached description
of the primary states' dates and legal requirements.
Tom Evans at the RNC will update this information periodically and
keep the Attorney General (via Magruder) posted.
Recommendation:
At this early stage I recommend that we rely on the Magruder/Dean/
Evans material.
Agree
Disaggee
Comment
April 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
After Mrs. Haldeman met the White House Operators, we
walked back to her car on the South Lawn driveway.
Dave Parker who has never met Mrs. Haldeman saw us from
the West Wing warkway. Later in the afternoon he asked me
"Who was that attractive young girl you were escorting?'
GS:elr
April 6, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
DETERMINED TO BE
ADMINISTRATIVE AN
E.O. 12065, Section MARKING
Date 6-102 Date.,4-20-82
SUBJECT:
Citizens for the Reelection of the President
Magruder and Dick Moore discussed the announcement of the citizens
committee yesterday with The Attorney General, who is vacationing in
Florida. Based on that telephone conversation and discussion with
Magruder this morning the status is:
By,
1. Frank Dale will be chairman. The formal announcement
of the formation of the committee will be made Wednesday,
April 14 from Cincinnati. Magruder will handle the
arrangements. Tom Pappas and Max Fisher are on the
committee, but Bill Marriott has withdrawn. The Attorney
General, Moore, and Magruder are looking for two more
names. Colson, Flanigan, and Bell have made suggestions.
2. Charles Bartlett, the Publishers Hall syndicated columnist
who appears in the Washington Evening Star will have a fairly
extensive story about the citizens committee in the April 7
newspapers. He has had information for two weeks and has
delayed in exchange for additional information from Magruder.
Bartlett knows "something about Kalmbach" but will not use
his name in the story. He will say that Magruder, Flemming,
Odle and Sloan are working full time now.
John Carroll of the Baltimore Sun will also break the story
April 7. He too had accurate information and delayed in
exchange for more.
The Attorney General knows of both of these stories.
3. Magruder will move his office on Monday, April 19 to
1701 Pennsylvania Ave. Odle, Flemming and Sloan are
already there.
4. Magruder will approach the potential chairman of the task
forces today. He will attend the first meetings, which will
begin Monday, April 12.
The Task Forces are:
1. Primaries and Field Organisations: Kleindienst, Chairman;
Odle, Project Manager;
2. Citizens Committee: Flanigan, Chairman; Porter, Project
Manager:
3. Convention Logistics: Timmons, Chairman; Odle, Project
Manager;
4. Convention Strategy: Rumsfeld, Chairman: Odle, Project
Manager;
5. Advertising, Direct Mail, and Media: Magruder, Chairman:
Rhatican, Project Manager:
6. Polling, Computers, Research: Ed David, Chairman;
Marik, Project Manager;
7. Democratic and Republican Contenders: Buchanan, Chairman;
Marik, Project Manager:
8. Spokesmen Resources: Rumsfeld, Chairman; Porter,
Project Manager:
9. 18 - 20 year old vote: Finch, Chairman; Porter, Project
Manager;
10. The Black Vote: Garment, Chairman; Porter, Project
Manager;
11. The Women's Vote: Hitt, Chairman; Porter, Project
Manager;
EP
12. The Middle American and Ethnic Vote: Colson, Chairman;
Porter, Project Manager;
13. The Farm Vote: Whitaker, Chairman: Porter, Project
Manager.
Magruder has approached Porter and Rhatican about working full time
in the citizens committee operation. He offered Porter a $5000 raise
to 28, 000; Porter accepted. Rhatican is still thinking about the offer:
he currently makes $23, 000 p.a.
cc: Chapin
pp
April 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
ORC Polling
Tom Benham will call the total figures to us immediately on all polls
this week. Approximately 15 minutes later he will have the complete
demographics.
He is interested in getting the Thursday questionaire from us later
today if possible.
Benham enjoys working for us directly. He believes that the use of
Derge is "clumsy". He would like to discuss our relationship and
projects in person. He can be in Washington next Monday or Tuesday
after 12 noon. Should this meeting be set up?
Attendees ?
Larry
Gordon
Bruce
Jeb
Benham does not object to mailing releases on polls as long as the
results are not "slanted". ORC has one man who drafts releases for
Benham's review. Benham will report to us this afternoon about
their mailing lists and other distribution capabilities. Benham could
use a PR outfit (Baroody used on POW mailing) to handle the details,
but is aware of the credibility problems and would not mind increasing
ORC's visibility.
Recommendation: Use ORC's writing and distribution system this
week. Assess the results. Firm up a procedure
if we meet with them next week.
April 3, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Attorney General's Meeting
with Magruder, March 27
Discussions with Magruder on March 28, 31 and April 2 revealed
the following about the meeting:
1.
The formation of the Citizens for the Reelection of the
President will probably be announced from Cincinnati
the week of April 12. The Attorney General has
approached Frank Dale to be chairman. Dale has
accepted with the provision that he clears the job with
his company. Magruder will go to Cincinnati to handle
the arrangements for the announcement. Other members
of the committee include Tom Pappas, Max Fisher, and
Bill Marriott.
2. Charles Bartlett, the Publishers Hall syndicated columnist
who appears in the Washington Evening Star, according to
Magruder has some information on the citizens committee.
He knows about the offices at 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue,
that Magruder, Flemming, Odle and Sloan will be working
there full-time. Bartlett also knows "something about
Kalmbach. " Magruder does not know how much. However,
Magruder has reached an agreement with Bartlett to hold
the story in exchange for additional information.
3. The Attorney General accepted the idea of the preemptive
Task Force concept to consider obvious area--Convention,
Citizens, Polling, etc.
The Task Forces should be under the control
of Magruder. He would sit on them all and have
five full time project manggers under his direction.
2
These project managers would begin work "as soon as
possible"--probably the week of April 12. Specifics
about the Task Forces includes:
a. Polling. Magruder says the Attorney General
considers this a citizens committee function.
However, they realize that certain "Presidential"
matters would be within your exclusive control;
b. The Task Force on the Convention would be split
into "Logistics" and "Format". Timmons would
be chairman of both. Shakespeare would be on
the Format Task Force;
c. Dent was pulled off two Task Forces. Magruder
did not specifically know why;
d. The citizanbsorganization would be separate from the
field and primaries organization. State Republican
types would not participate in the field and primaries
organization which would be headed by Kleindienst.
The citizens organization would not be able to have
Tom Evans from New York because of a recent
decision by Evans' partners at Mudge Rose.
e. The advertising and direct mail task force would
include media, Magruder will be chairman. His
first task is to find out exactly how LBJ ran as
President in 1964.
f. Finch would be the Chairman of the 18-20 year old
vote task force. However, there would be a par-
ticularly strong project manager. Similarly
Rumsfeld would head a spokesmen resource group
with a strong project manager.
g. Buchanan, not Finch, will head the group examing
the Democratic Contenders. Dr. Edward David
will be Chairman of the computer, research and
polling group.
3
h. Magruder and the Attorney General discussed
an "issues group" to consider not Presidential
stands but what issues should be emphasized
in which parts of the country.
4. According to Magruder the Attorney General is "very
concerned about White House Staff involvement in the
campaign." The only staff who should be in the campaign
are those specifically requested by the Attorney General.
Magruder thinks it would be helpful if I attended a meeting
or two with the Attorney General to assure him that the
White House Staff campaign activities are under control.
Magruder will meet with the Attorney Genefal weekly
(tentatively Thursday mornings).
GS:kh
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
By E.O. some NARS, Date 4-20-82
12065, Section 6-102
April 28, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Citizens for the Reelection
of the President
Magruder met with the Attorney General yesterday. Subject
matters discussed included:
1. The formal announcement of the formation of the Citizens
for the Reelection of the President should occur next week.
2. Besides Frank Dale, Max Fisher, Tom Pappas, the Committee
will include Rita Hauser, Don Schollander (Olympic swimmer),
and Bob Volk (President of Union Bank, Los Angeles).
Hal Greenwood, a Democratic supporter of Humphrey in 1968
and 1970, and Nathaniel Rogers, (a Democrat and the President
of the First City National Bank of Houston), may also be
included if they are cleared by the Attorney General.
3. Magruder and Odle will leave the White House payroll Saturday,
May 1. Effective Monday, May 3, they will be paid by the
Citizens Committee and will be located at 1701 Pennsylvania
Avenue.
4. Magruder has been talking with the top staff about his
role in the campaign. He will see the Vice President, Dole,
and Cabinet members individually at their convenience.
You have an appointment pending with him.
5.
Magruder will meet regularly with the Attorney General for
one half hour, twice a week to discuss the campaign.
GS:1m
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section Date 1-20-82
April 29, 1971
NARS,
By
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Staff Request for Sloan Funds
The attached request from Colson through Sloan for $706.66
is typical of requests we will receive with the new centralization
of request procedure. Guidance on how you want these handled
would be most helpful. Questions include:
1. Shouldn't all requests over a certain minimum amount be
referred to you (presupposing said requests are in approved
categories) ?
Yes
No
Suggested minimum amount:
2. Shouldn't you receive a periodic accounting covering the
total amount various staff members request and receive?
Yes
No
Should Kalmbach be advised of these requests by Sloan?
Yes
No
3. Should Sloan and I keep personal records instead of
exchanging memoranda?
Yes
No
GS:1m
April 14, 1971
chion
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Jeb Magruder
Magruder spent an hour with me this morning expressing his very
real concern that his effectiveness in the campaign will be under-'
mined if he does not have the confidence of the Attorney General and
Mr. Haldeman. It is Magruder's view that this confidence can only
be developed by access.
He cites two examples where he feels his access has been impaired.
The first concerns the Attorney General, when there was quite a delay
in getting some of the initial decisions. Obviously little can be done
directly to improve Magruder's relations with the Attorney General.
However, Mr. Haldeman should be aware of that problem.
The second example that Magruder cites is the Bart Porter matter.
Pursuant to your direction I did not discuss, or in any way alleviate,
Magruder's concern about how that matter was handled. However,
Magruder's point is that the memorandum that I drafted, incorporated
Colson's and Magruder's attitudes, filtered the Magruder explanation
of the matter to Haldeman. There is very little we can do about the
Porter matter now and probably very little that we should do.
The point of this rambling memorandum is that it may be in our interest
to protect Magruder from the second guessing and other that will always
emerge in campaign contacts.
If you agree with this memorandum it might be useful for the two of us
to sit down with Magruder for a "therapy" session.
April 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Finances Memo
You will recall that the first memorandum that I did at your direction
for Mr. Haldeman concerned finances dated March 2. A copy is not
attached. The original of that memorandum has never come back to
me with decisions on it. The most important matter - centralization
of contact - has been solved. However two less urgent matters
should be considered by you. The first concerns the 50 in cash that
is currently being held. Should this be delivered to the RNC, and if
so, under what accounting structure?
April 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Derge's Vendor Survey
You took a copy of Derge's March 22 Vendor Survey summary with
you to California. If you had a change to discuss the subject with
Mr. Haldeman, several questions involving action steps should be
considered:
1. Should the polling task force being established by Magruder
be advised of Derge's Vendor Survery memo?
2.
Should this memorandum be staffed internally here at
the White House for personal comments on the various
vendors? Presumably Huston, Dent and Buchanan would
have comments.
3.
Should a plan be prepared for the trial use of the leading
single vendor candidates? Inaccuracy of the trend data
that we are developing could result from using ORC one
time Chilton another and DMI a third time.
4.
Who will actually contract with the vendor selected? Is is
to be to the RNC, the Citizens group or done by us through
Derge? As you know Magruder is pushing hard to have
polling centralized in the Citizen's group with the suggestion
that our "Presidential" questions ride "piggy back" and
"confidential" but under his basic direction.
April 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Reagan appearance in New Hampshire
The attached statement is from an RNC press release which Dole
is planning on releasing this weekend.
The statement that Reagan is speaking "after receiving requests
from the RNC and the White House" corresponds with the Attorney
General's agreement with the New Hampshire Committee according
to Dent.
Recommendation:
Based on the Attorney General's agreement, I recommend
that we let the release go as worded.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
Qur
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By B.gamer NARS, Date 4-20-82
April 22, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Polling Operation and Key State Visits
At Larry's suggestion, discussions with Chapin and Derge developed
the following proposals:
1.
Telephone surveys should be conducted in certain key states to
determine the best location for a visit. The poll would focus
on the area where most independent or swing voters are located.
The poll would also seek issue information.
Chapin suggests that a poll be conducted in Texas prior to the
May 22 visit. The poll could assist in pinpointing locations
and issues for the visit.
Derge advises that any of the large polling contractors could
do the work, but he recommends use of ORC or Chilton.
Chilton did a Texas survey in 1970 that missed the Bush
margin substantially. ORC uses the same sampling technique
as Chilton - computer selection of telephone numbers.
ORC has done a good deal of work in Texas, which could be
used as background and has offered to prepare questions
aimed at the swing precincts. These precincts are being
selected by Lance Tarrence, a capable Nixon man at the
Census Bureau.
Recommendation:
Discussion with Chapin, Higby, Derge, Benham and Tarrence
indicate that the Texas trip would be the best opportunity to
test this idea.
The project would cost approximately $7,000 - the cost of the
1, 000 sample, statewide survey in Texas.
2
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
2.
The question is whether the trips to California have a positive or
negative effect on the people of California and the nation. Tom
Benham has prepared some suggested questions (attached).
ORC proposes a 1,500 sample nationwide telephone poll.
500 would be interviewed April 22 and 28, before the trip.
After the President arrives in California, a second 1, 000
interview would occur on May 4-5. Of the 1,000 interviewed
200 would be in California.
The cost of the survey (13 questions plus 15 demographic
questions) would be no more than $10, 500.
Recommendation:
In light of the constant speculation about the political impact
of these visits, I recommend that an attempt be made to get
hard survey information.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
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April 23, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Indiana
While the Governor Whitcomb matter is moving toward resolution,
it would be appropriate to consider another pending Indiana problem.
The Staff Secretary sent an action memorandum (attached) requesting
the designation of a "top Indiana Team. H This obviously dovetails
with the Key State Staff Liaison memorandum that you currently have
under consideration. In that memorandum it was suggested that
Buchanan be designated the White House Staff Liaison for Indiana.
He could handle the project individually and submit a report to you
covering the problems in that state. But, a "top Indiana Team"
implies that Rumsfeld and Dent should probably work with Buchanan
in the preparation of a detailed analysis of Indiana.
The Attorney General and Magruder probably should be advised of
this request. This would prevent any confusion later about who is
running the campaign in various states.
Recommendation:
Rumsfeld, Buchanan and Dent should be designated the "top Indiana
team. 11 Magruder whould have project control, so that a report
could be submitted to you and the Attorney General.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
If this is disapproved, who should be the "top Indiana team?"
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
1972 GOP Convention Site
Recently you and the Attorney General discussed San Diego as a
possible site for the 1972 GOP Convention.
Bill Timmons is ready to make a very quiet, informal survey.
Timmons could leave immediately. If Dick Capen of DOD were
to join Timmons, the trip would have to be made after May 1.
Their expenses could be paid by the Citizens Committee and not the RNC.
Recommendation:
Timmons and Capen should go to San Diego May 1-2, while the President
is in San Clemente. The Citizens Committee would pay their expenses.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
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April 21, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORA NDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Investigation of San Diego as Possible
Convention Site
After your discussion the the Attorney General about San Diego
as a possible convention site, Bill Timmons was asked to make
a very quiet informal survey with Dick Capen of DOD. They will
go to San Diego some week-end soon, possibly when the President
goes to San Clemente.
Their expenses will not be paid by the RNC, but through Sloan.
Upon Timmons' return he will prepare a report.
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caron
April 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Outside Resources Strategy
Several suggestions have been made concerning the development of an
"outside resources strategy." This strategy would focus on developing
a mechanism for regularly reviewing our progress with blacks, blue
collar workers, suburbanites, etc. Magruder established a loose knit
group to examine the 18-21 year old voter and another group to examine
the "middle America" voter. Information about these blocks has been
solicited from Finch, Colson, Dent, and Garment.
Colson received a request to establish a top level "control group" to
develop a strategy. However, he reports that he is unable to convene a
meeting of Finch, Erlichman, Rumsfeld Garment, and Dent without an
initiating memorandum from you. A suggested draft is attached.
The date of May 10 is suggested because Finch and Rumsfeld return from
Europe May 9 and Finch leaves for a week in California May 11.
Recommendation:
The top level "control group" should be convened. Colson should have
project responsibility. Magruder should be advised of the group's
existence, but he should not be instructed to continue the development
of his groups' plans.
Agree
Disagree
Comment
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April 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ROBERT FINCH
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
DON RUMSFELD
LEONARD GARMENT
HARRY DENT
CHARLES COLSON
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
Outside Resources Strategy
Several months ago it was proposed that a small working group be
convened with the purpose of considering our strategy in mobilising
our outside resources -- with particular emphasis on groups which
can be won over politically and can be important to us down the road.
This should be a small working group which meets frequently in order
to make strategy recommendations, discuss progress, determine targets
of opportunity and relate domestic and foreign policy activities to specific
identifiable groups.
What we want, in short, is a mechanism for regularly reviewing our
progress -- whether it is with blacks, blue collar workers, Jewish
voters, suburbanites, Catholics, etc. Each of you obviously will have
a particular area of interest and expertise.
In order to get this off the ground and to determine how such a working
group could best function, I suggest a meeting in my office on May 10
at 10:00 a. m.
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April 22, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Publication, The Republican
Tom Evans suggests that The Republican be discontinued in May.
Comments were solicited from Klein, Colson, Price and Chapin.
Colson defers to you; Klein generally agrees with dropping The
Republican, but is concerned that the replacement, First Monday
would not be fancy enough for contributors. Dave Gergen in Ray
Price's office likes The Republican as it is.
Chapin had the best suggestion. Each contributor should receive a
photo album initially and then a picture a month of the President or
his family. The project could be started with the outstanding pictures
of the First Family in California that Ollie Atkins is currently
displaying on the way to the Mess.
Atkins says that the initial cost of the albums would be substantial
($2 apiece), but that the monthly picture would be very inexpensive.
Chapin also had reservations about the new title First Monday: too
much like First Tuesday and Monday, neither of which has a particular
good connotation.
Chapin's idea should be considered by Evans. A suggested memorandum
for your signature is attached.
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April 22, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ToM EVANS
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN
Your memorandum of April 7 suggested that we consider changing
The Republican to First Monday. The cost of The Republican and
dissatisfaction with the product appear to be the main criticisms.
There is one suggestion from the staff that you might want to
consider. Each contributor should receive a photo album
initially and then a picture a month of the President or his
family. The project could be started with the outstanding
pictures of the First Family in California that Ollie Atkins
is currently displaying on the way to the Mess.
Atkins says that the initial cost of the albums would be substantial
($2 apiece), but that the monthly picture would be very inexpensive.
The staff also had reservations about the new title First Monday:
too much like First Tuesday and Monday, neither of which has a
particularly good connotation.
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April 21, 1971
GONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
As I mentioned to you on the telephone Friday night, when the
ORC poll hit the wires Noszinger received a call from UPI as
to whether the RNC had purchased this poll. I talked with
Noszinger and he said that Ray Laird characterized ORC as
the "house poll. H
Noszinger says that if we continue to have Dole mailing out
the ORC polls, they will loose credibility.
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April 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Distribution of ORC April 12-13
Poll
ORC will hand deliver copies of the attached press release
(which will be on their letterhead) to the magazines today
and the wires tomorrow. Shumway's contacts will receive
the releases.
ORC will mail releases today to the top thirty newspapers.
Harry Dent will have fifty copies of the release for distribution
to the Governors and their Administrative Assistants on
Saturday. He will mention that the President's approval
rating has risen in the poll taken after the Gallup poll, which
may be released this weekend. Dent will contact the Vice
President regarding contact with the Governors.
Dole also will have copies of the release for use at the
conference.
The RNC will mail the release on Saturday to all Republican
Senators and Congressmen with a cover letter by Dole.
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April 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
After Mrs. Haldeman met the White House Operators, we
walked back to her car on the South Lawn driveway.
Dave Parker who has never met Mrs. Haldeman saw us from
the West Wing warkway. Later in the afternoon he asked me
"Who was that attractive young girl you were escorting ?"
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April 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Gallup and Harris Polls
Chapin reports that Gallup did a survey last weekend which
included the standard Gallup Presidential popularity question.
"Do you approve or disapprove of the way Nixon is handling
his job as President? " Chapin will get the results this
Sunday, April 11. No definite release date is set. Chapin
believes it will be released within two weeks. Gallup is not
doing trial heats, April 24 Gallup will do another survey which
will include trial heats according to Chapin.
Colson cannot reach Harris. Colson has tried for two days
but hopes to reach him this weekend. Colson believes Harris
began a full field survey yesterday with a very complete
questionnaire. He thinks Harris will ask positive/negative,
credibility, and issue concern questions. Colson will try to
get the wording of the questions, the survey information and
possible release date when he reaches Harris.
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April 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
ORC Polling
Tom Benham will call the total figures to us immediately on all polls
this week. Approximately 15 minutes later he will have the complete
demographics.
He is interested in getting the Thursday questionaire from us later
today if possible.
Benham enjoys working for us directly. He believes that the use of
Derge is "clumsy". He would like to discuss our relationship and
projects in person. He can be in Washington next Monday or Tuesday
after 12 noon. Should this meeting be set up?
Attendees?
Larry
Gordon
Bruce
Jeb
Benham does not object to mailing releases on polls as long as the
results are not "slanted". ORC has one man who drafts releases for
Benham's review. Benham will report to us this afternoon about
their mailing lists and other distribution capabilities. Benham could
use a PR outfit (Baroody used on POW mailing) to handle the details,
but is aware of the credibility problems and would not mind increasing
ORC's visibility.
Recommendation: Use ORC's writing and distribution system this
week. Assess the results. Firm up a procedure
if we meet with them next week.
April 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Finances Memo
You will recall that the first memorandum that I did at your direction
for Mr. Haldeman concerned finances dated March 2. A copy is not
attached. The original of that memorandum has never come back to
me with decisions on it. The most important matter - centralization
of contact - has been solved. However two less urgent matters
should be considered by you. The first concerns the 50 in cash that
is currently being held. Should this be delivered to the RNC, and if
so, under what accounting structure?
April 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Derge's Vendor Survey
You took a copy of Derge's March 22 Vendor Survey summary with
you to California. If you had a change to discuss the subject with
Mr. Haldeman, several questions involving action steps should be
considered:
1. Should the polling task force being established by Magruder
be advised of Derge's Vendor Survery memo?
2.
Should this memorandum be staffed internally here at
the White House for personal comments on the various
vendors? Presumably Huston, Dent and Buchanan would
have comments.
3.
Should a plan be prepared for the trial use of the leading
single vendor candidates? Inaccuracy of the trend data
that we are developing could result from using ORC one
time Chilton another and DMI a third time.
4.
Who will actually contract with the vendor selected? Is it
to be to the RNC, the Citizens group or done by us through
Derge? As you know Magruder is pushing hard to have
polling centralized in the Citizen's group with the suggestion
that our "Presidential" questions ride "piggy back" and
"confidential" but under his basic direction.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
I believe Bob will see Dole on Thursday.
The first three (3) points are niceties, but the fourth (4th) needs
to be covered in the meeting.
I know this Talking Paper is now in capable hands.
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April 14, 1971
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MEMORANDUM FOR BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
The Ollie Atkins' request that additional staff people be assigned to
him to provide skilled photographers for the campaign has been
reviewed by Magruder. Magruder reports that the only interested
party is Herbert Klein. Neither Chapin nor Colson participated in
obtaining of photographs during 1968. In Magruder's mind the
staffing is therefore complete and he is urging us to prepare a
memorandum for General Hughes to authorize the increase in Atkins'
staff.
What is our next action step?
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Pursuant to your request this is a memorandum to advise
you that Bob has received word that Arlin Spector, a Jewish
liberal on law and order from Philadelphia has offered to
help in the campaign.
He might make a good State Chairman.
Please inform the Attorney General and let me know if
anything develops in this regard.
Thank you.
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April 15, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Pursuant to your request this is a memorandum advising you
that Arlin Spector, a Jewish liberal on law and order from
Philadelphia has offered to help in the campaign.
He might make a good State Chairman.
Please get a reading from the Attorney General and advise me.
CC: Mr. Higby
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RON WALKER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
John Kinnear and I talked for about a half an hour this morning.
I was quite impressed. As you probably know, he enjoys
traveling and seems to be a good man for you. He is pleasant,
direct, and straight forward.
I am glad that you arranged for him to see Jeb. The Campaign
would be the logical immediate position for him to work in.
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