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From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: National Citizens Committee/Revenue Sharing-$25,000. 1 pg. [Subject: Economy] [Memo], 8/17/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: White House Support List, and subsequent usage of that list for financial solicitation. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/17/1971
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Republican Party Poll, and what it says about how Republicans favor President Nixon. Attached are suggested questions for the poll. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/11/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The question of why the Gallup release for Monday concerning which party would be more likely to keep America out of a 3rd World War, has not be received. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: McWhorter Report on RNC Denver Meeting with 51 GOP State Chairmen. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Republican Party Poll to be taken by Republican State Chairmen and members of the National Committee. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Presidential Letters to Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the RNC Convention Committees. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/5/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Magruder's upcoming projects upon his return from vacation on Monday, August 9. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The meeting between the Attorney General and Magruder. They discussed the Campaign Task Force proposals. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The interview process to select a Campaign Advertising Director. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Polling information for the Citizens for the Re-election of the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/3/1971
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: National Citizens Committee/Revenue Sharing-$25,000. 1 pg. [Subject: Economy] [Memo], 8/17/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: White House Support List, and subsequent usage of that list for financial solicitation. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/17/1971
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Republican Party Poll, and what it says about how Republicans favor President Nixon. Attached are suggested questions for the poll. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/11/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The question of why the Gallup release for Monday concerning which party would be more likely to keep America out of a 3rd World War, has not be received. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: McWhorter Report on RNC Denver Meeting with 51 GOP State Chairmen. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Republican Party Poll to be taken by Republican State Chairmen and members of the National Committee. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Presidential Letters to Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the RNC Convention Committees. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/5/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Magruder's upcoming projects upon his return from vacation on Monday, August 9. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The meeting between the Attorney General and Magruder. They discussed the Campaign Task Force proposals. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The interview process to select a Campaign Advertising Director. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/2/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Polling information for the Citizens for the Re-election of the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/3/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
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8/17/1971
Economy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
National Citizens Committee/Revenue
Sharing-$25,000. 1 pg.
12
3
8/17/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
White House Support List, and subsequent
usage of that list for financial solicitation. 1
pg.
12
3
8/11/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to
Haldeman. RE: Republican Party Poll, and
what it says about how Republicans favor
President Nixon. Attached are suggested
questions for the poll. 4 pgs.
12
3
8/6/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The question of why the Gallup release for
Monday concerning which party would be
more likely to keep America out of a 3rd
World War, has not be received. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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8/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
McWhorter Report on RNC Denver Meeting
with 51 GOP State Chairmen. 7 pgs.
12
3
8/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to
Haldeman. RE: The Republican Party Poll to
be taken by Republican State Chairmen and
members of the National Committee. 4 pgs.
12
3
8/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The Presidential Letters to Chairmen and
Vice Chairmen of the RNC Convention
Committees. 1 pg.
12
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8/4/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Magruder's upcoming projects upon his
return from vacation on Monday, August 9. 1
pg.
12
3
8/2/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The meeting between the Attorney General
and Magruder. They discussed the Campaign
Task Force proposals. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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8/2/1971
Campaign
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From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The interview process to select a Campaign
Advertising Director. 1 pg.
12
3
8/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Polling information for the Citizens for the
Re-election of the President. 3 pgs.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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Administratively Confidential
August 17, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
National Citizens Committee/
Revenue Sharing - - $25,000
Cliff Miller was in Washington last Friday, August 13. I
asked him about the $25,000 that you authorized through
Bob Finch for the National Citizens Committee for Revenue
Sharing. You may recall that there was some discussion about
possible repayment. In fact, Finch said he "would make a
personal commitment to repay ". You scoffed at the
suggestion, expressed your disagreement with the decision,
and discounted any possibility of repayment.
Cliff Miller confirmed that there is absolutely no chance
of repayment.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 17, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
White House Support List
Five-hundred thousand people have written to the President in
support of his various programs over the last two and one-
half years. Possible use of this list for financial solicitation
has been raised before. No decision other than "postpone for now" h
has been made.
Lee Nunn and Hugh Sloan are particularly anxious to try a second
financial mailing aimed at the 500,000 on this White House
support list. Their interest has increased since the modest
return ($72,000) from the 32,500 recipient initial mailings
by Citizens.
Jeremiah Milbank and State Republican Party people would be
quite upset if this White House support mailing occured before
the November 9 dinner. However, in light of the 20% per year
attrition rate of mailing lists, a test mailing should be made
before the truly effective mailing in February 1972, when
arguably the President may have to declare his candidacy.
Therefore, the best timing for the preliminary test mailing
should be in the middle of November 1971 in order to shake
down the list during the two months during which the money
flows.
Lee Nunn has approached the Attorney General about the project
and timing and has tentative approval. The Attorney General is
really deferring to you in terms of control of use of this
Presidential support list.
Kalmbach is anxious for the financial benefits but not partic-
ularly interested in mail solicitation of funds.
Maurice Stans has no comment on use of the list.
Recommendation:
That the 500,000 White House list be reviewed and a specific
mailing fund solicitation program be prepared by Lee Nunn and
Hugh Sloan.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:lm
Administratively Confidential
August 11, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Republican Party Poll
The purpose of an ORC conducted poll among Republican State
Chairmen and members of the Republican National Committee is
to develop a press release with headlines indicating that
Republican Party professionals favor President Nixon. This
would be a direct response to the recently conducted Gallup
poll among the Democratic Party leaders. A check by Chapin
indicates that Gallup does not plan to conduct a similar poll
among Republican Party professionals. Similarly, Harris
is not planning to conduct such a poll. The use of open
ended questions should result in quotations that will be
useful throughout the release.
Only the State Chairmen and members of the Republican
National Committee of the 48 contiguous states would be
contacted as the timing and cost of telephone calls to
Hawaii and Alaska are substantial. It would cost $200 to
add Hawaii and Alaska. For similar reasons, Puerto Rico and
Guam have been excluded.
A telephone interview poll of 25 questions of which 5 questions
are open ended would cost $4200. The cost is so substantial
because attempts to reach the individuals could be very time
consuming. ORC recommends against calling Republican State
Committee members because the addition of a sample of 200
County Chairmen would add approximately $3,000 to the $4200
cost of the poll.
Tom Evans has been informed that he would not be required to
pay for this poll but would be asked to send a letter to the
Republican State Chairmen and members of the National Com-
mittee, advising them of the legitimacy of the ORC poll and
urging their cooperation.
Suggested questions are attached.
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Recommendations:
1) That ORC begin conducting the $4200 telephone
poll of Republican State Chairmen and National
Committeemen.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
2) That Republican State Committeemen not be inter-
viewed because of the high cost.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Richard Nixon is
handling his job as President?
2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Spirc Agnew is
handling his job as Vice President?
3. Do you approve or disapprove of the President's handling
of foreign policy?
4. Do you approve or disapprove of the President's initiatives
in the domestic policy area?
5. Do you personally believe that it is a good thing that
President Nixon has decided to visit the Peoples Republic
of China, or isn't it?
6. As you see it, what are some of the good and bad things
about President Nixon visiting with Chinese officials
in Peking?
A. What are some of the good things about it?
B. Now what are some of the bad things about such
a visit?
7. Why do you think President Nixon is capable of conducting
negotiations and relations with Communist China?
8. It has been suggested that 3% of the money which Washington
collects in Federal income tax be returned to the states and
local governments to be used by these states and local
governments as they see fit. Do you favor or oppose this idea?
Favor
Oppose
No Opinion
G-Jan 9-10, 1971
77%
14%
9%
9. Do you think President Nixon has strengthened or weakened
the Republican Party during his 2 1/2 years in office?
10. Which of the following issues do you think will be
the strongest for the President in your state -- Vietnam,
crime prevention, drug abuse action, or the economy?
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11. Why do you think foreign policy issues will be strong for
the President?
12. Do you consider the Republican Party unified behind the
President or will he face serious challenges in the primaries?
13. Would any of the three leading Democratic contenders --
Muskie, Kennedy and Humphrey -- defeat President Nixon in your
state if the election were held today?
14. Do you believe that President Nixon will win your state in
the 1972 election?
15. Do you feel that the Republican Party's financial
situation is stronger or weaker now than it was in 1968?
16. Do you believe that the Democrats will be able to retire
their $9 million debt before November 1972 or don't you?
17. Do you believe that the President's campaigning in your
state on behalf of lesser candidates is helpful or isn't it?
18. Do you approve or disapprove of President Nixon's decision
to work closely with Governors Reagan and Rockefeller?
19. Do you believe that President Nixon's foreign policy
initiatives will assure a "full generation of peace" or don't
you?
20. Do you believe the President's decision to travel to China
will help or hurt his chances to obtain the "youth vote"?
21. Which of the Democratic contenders -- Muskie, Kennedy,
Humphrey, Jackson and Bayh -- is most popular in your state?
22. Why do you believe
will be chosed by the Democrats?
23. Do you believe that President Nixon will win re-election
in 1972?
24. What do you think President Nixon's greatest accomplishment
has been since taking office? Why?
25. Do you feel that President Nixon is more capable of imporving
the economic situation than any of the Democratic contenders?
Why?
August 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM :
GORDON STRACHAN
The Gallup release for Monday,
August 9, 1971 on which party is
more likely to keep us out of a
3rd World Ward has not been re-
ceived in Washington by our office,
Harry Dent's office, or the RNC. The
reason is, the release was mailed
from Princeton last night for arrival
tomorrow, according to Pete Wendell,
the Gallup mailing supervisor. He
would not read the release over the
phone. I did not press him, but asked
Chapin instead. to call John Davies at Gallup
GS:pm
Administratively Confidential
August 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McWhorter Report on
RNC Denver Meeting
At Harry Flemming's request Charlie McWhorter attended meetings
with 51 GOP State Chairmen. He submitted a long report to
Flemming, who is preparing a detailed analysis for the Attorney
General. To summarize:
1) If the President loses in 1972 it will be because of the
economic picture; the national media exaggerates the problem
by preventing any understanding of the economic game plan
and taking the local politicians' minds off of the local
economic picture which may be quite good. The farmers believe
the President is not concerned about them;
2) The China announcement preempts Vietnam and the entire
foreign policy issue;
3) HEW is causing serious problems in southern and border
States;
4) The Republican "Party is very nervous about the President's
decision on a running mate and that there is very little
affirmative support for the Vice President";
5) Wallace will probably run again but his weakening base
should be further attacked in the South;
6) McCloskey is organizing but weak. The GOP does not want
to attack him and make him a martyr.
McWhorter also submitted comments on each of the regions by State:
NORTHEAST
MAINE -- Senator Smith will run independent if Muskie is
the candidate since she can expect a close race
from Congressman Hathaway. Ned Harding would be
a good Nixon Chairman;
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NEW HAMPSHIRE -- To prevent McCloskey inroads, Mildred Perkins
talked to Senator Cotton and former Governor
Lane Dwinell about using the 1960 "Plans Board"
technique to get Nixon delegates with broad
appeal. The Gubernatorial race is wide open.
Bill Loeb opposes the China trip;
VERMONT -- The President is strong but former Lt. Governor
Tom Hayes may be working for McCloskey. The
1968 Nixon Chairman, Douglas Cairns, is probably
best for 1972;
MASSACHUSETTS -- Governor Sargent and Senator Brooke should be
courted for Campaign assistance in the Massa-
chusetts Primary, northeast and nationally.
The 350th anniversary of Plymouth Rock might
be appropriate for a Presidential visit;
RHODE ISLAND -- The media is very anti-Nixon and to counter a
strong McCloskey primary showing John Chafee's
advice should be sought and followed. Either
George Vetter or Jim Nugent should be the Nixon
Chairman, Olef Anderson should be Finance Chairman;
CONNECTICUT -- Governor Meskill's organization is the starting
point for the 1972 Nixon organization; Senator
Weicker and the GOP State Chairman should be
included;
NEW YORK -- The dispute between the Republican and Conservative
Parties will damage the President's chances. High
priority should be assigned to resolving the
dispute;
NEW JERSEY -- Governor Cahill will be very helpful; Senator Case's
assistance should be sought. "There is a strong
feeling against Vice President Agnew in New Jersey."
There is no logical choice for Nixon Chairman yet;
PENNSYLVANIA -- Governor Shapp is unpopular and is causing internal
Party problems. Scott and Schweiker can play a
strong role for the President. GOP leader Billy
Meehan in Philadelphia should be handled carefully.
Scranton may be over used as Nixon Chairman.
Arlen Spector is mentioned. Elsie Hillman is
violently opposed to Agnew:
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DELAWARE -- Governor Peterson and Senator Boggs will support
the President in their re-election bids. The
Party and finances are strong;
MARYLAND --- Senators Beall and Mathias would be good co-
Chairmen. Morton should be used. There is no
indication of the level of Agnew activity in
Maryland;
WEST VIRGINIA -- Governor Arch Moore is a strong supporter of the
President. The Nixon Chairman should not be former
Governor Cecil Underwood. Judge John Field is
recommended for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
by GOP Chairman Tom Potter;
DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA -- The President could make a strong showing if either
Perkins McGuire, or Bill McManus of C & P Telephone
served as Nixon Chairman;
SOUTH
VIRGINIA -- Party leaders are optimistic;
NORTH CAROLINA -- Ed Broyhill and Thelma Rogers are optimistic but
urge early organization to assure a strong showing
in the new primary;
SOUTH CAROLINA -- Thurmond is running strong;
GEORGIA -- Jean Ferst recommended Paul Jones as Nixon Chairman.
Senator Gambrell is gaining strength;
FLORIDA -- Tommy Thomas says the President is strong.
Lawrence Lee of Jacksonville should be either.
Nixon Chairman or Finance Chairman. A broad
based delegation will assure no McCloskey strength
in the March 14 Primary;
KENTUCKY -- Louie Nunn's choice for Governor, Tom Emberton,
faces a tough race this fall. After the election
the Party can focus on 1972. Nunn is expected to
run for Senator Cooper's seat;
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TENNESSEE -- The President is strong. ANy Nixon Chairman should
be cleared with Senator Baker, who will help the
President's re-election, Governor Dunn and Senator
Brock;
ALABAMA -- Wallace's difficulties should be exploited by a
strong organization in his home state;
MISSISSIPPI -- Clark Reed says the President is leading in a
volatile three-way race situation;
ARKANSAS -- The President can carry Arkansas according to the
new GOP State Chairman, Charles Bernard. Agnew's
statement about black leadership hurt Bernard's
efforts to get black leaders. Wallace has slipped
in popularity. FOrmer Governor Rockefeller needs
to be encouraged to join with the Republican
leadership to re-elect the President;
LOUISIANA -- GOP Gubernatorial candidate, David Treen, has a
"citizens" organization that could help the President.
HEW activities have been disastrous. Wallace is
weaker than in 1968,
TEXAS -- "The President has a strong chance to carry Texas."
HEW activities have been "extremely damaging."
Internal GOP problems are resolving themselves;
MIDWEST
OHIO -- The Party's morale is returning and the finances
are in order. Taft's favorite son announcement
surprised Ohio. The result of reapportionment will
turn on whether the case goes to State or Federal
Court after Governor Gilligan vetoes the Republican
sponsored bill;
INDIANA -- Governor Whitcomb is not popular and the internal
Party fights may hurt the President in the primary
against McCloskey;
MICHIGAN -- Economic conditions and unpopular HUD activities
in the suburbs are hurting the President. A visit
to help Senator Griffin is suggested. The con-
servative wing of the Party, led by State Senator
Huber, may establish a third party, which will hurt
the President and Griffin. Milliken should be
Burickey
instructed to resolve this dispute. Lt. Governor
Buckley should be Nixon Chairman, and Milliken should
be used fully;
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ILLINOIS -- Percy is strong and Ogilvie is improving re-election
chances. All agree Tom Houser should be Nixon
Chairman when he leaves the FCC October 10.
Downstate Illinois should be visited;
WISCONSIN -- John MacIver and Bob Knowles as temporary Chair-
men for Nixon have an uphill fight to repeat the
1968 victory. The Party's debt ($800,000) is
serious;
MINNESOTA -- The President faces an uphill fight because of:
1) Humphrey/Mondale strength; 2) Rephblican debt;
and 3) some McCloskey following;
SOUTH DAKOTA -- Nixon's co-Chairman should be Congressman Berry
and "Obie" O'Brien. The farmers are upset;
NORTH DAKOTA -- The farm policy and opposition to Administration
"agro-business" spokesmen result in recommendations
for the President to speak to a "real farm group";
MISSOURI -- Larry Roos is suggested as Nixon Chairman. The
economic situation is not serious. The Democrats
face a tough primary which may permit Buzz King or
Kit Bond to be strong GOP candidate potentials.fo
Governor;
IOWA -- The President is seen as aloof to farm issues. A
Republican Gubernatorial Primary may result in a
Democratic Governor. Senator Miller faces a tough
race;
NEBRASKA -- Hardin is not doing well, even in his home state of
Nebraska. George Cook is the suggested Nixon Chairman;
KANSAS -- Economic conditions are emphasized by the Democrats
and damaging to Republicans. Bob Wells of FCC may
be GOP candidate for Governor;
OKLAHOMA -- The President is strong but the Senate race will be
tough though farmer Governor Dewey Bartlett is the
favorite;
WEST
ALASKA --- The President is in trouble. The pipeline is the
issue and should be announced by Secretary Morton
and Senator Stevens in Fairbanks. Hickel is spending
a great deal of time in Alaska and may run an
independent state of delegates;
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HAWAII -- Bill Quin, President of Dole Corporation, or John
Bellinger could be Nixon Chairman. The President
should release some federal land in Hawaii;
CALIFORNIA --- "Livermore is doing a first rate job", though the
economy is the issue. McCloskey is weakening in
light of China;
OREGON -- Congressman Wyatt should be Nixon Chairman.
Governor McCall and Senator Hatfield will have
a better primary with support for the President
a major issue. McCloskey has some support;
WASHINGTON -- Jackson is strong. Luke Williams is the suggested
Nixon Chairman, though Joel Pritchard is also
mentioned;
ARIZONA -- The President is popular. Jim O'Connor, a Democratic
friend of Kalmbach is the recommended Nixon
Chairman;
NEW MEXICO -- Former Lt. Governor Bohack is the possibility for
Nixon Chairman. Primary battles for Senator
Anderson's seat are developing;
NEVADA -- The President will carry the state though Jackson
is strong. Bob Wordman or Bob List are possible
Nixon Chairmen.
COLORADO -- Governor Love should head the Nixon group in this
state where the President's popularity is still
strong;
WYOMING -- Whe President is strong; Senator Hansen should be
re-elected;
UTAH - The President can carry Utah in spite of the
economy according to National Committeeman Ken Garff;
MONTANA -- Frank Whetstone is the only nominee so far for
Nixon Chairman. Economic conditions are critical.
All expecttthe President to visit Glacier National
Park soon;
IDAHO -- The President will carry Idaho; Jack Murphy is the
recommended Nixon Chairman.
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McWhorter wants copies of his report sent to Rumsfeld,
Finch, Ehrlichman, and Colson, which has been done on
your behalf. Dent received a copy from McWhorter. A
copy has also been sent to the Attorney General through
Harry Flemming.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Republican Party Poll
To conduct an ORC poll of Republican State Chairmen and
members to the National Committee in order to develop
positive results from open ended questions the foldowing
has been done:
1) ORC has address and telephone lists of the 48 State
Chairmen and the 96 National Committeemen of the 48
conteguous States;
2) A telephone interview poll of 25 questions of which
five questions are open ended would cost $4,200. The
cost is so substantial because attempts to reach the
individuals could be very timeeconsuming. ORC esti-
mates that only five actual contacts will be completed
each day. At this rate the poll would take five
weeks to complete;
3) Tom Evans has been contacted about paying for the
poll. He is receptive but concerned about the pressure
from the Party for the complete results of the poll;
4) This Party pressure would be increased if ORC's
request that they be permitted to contact the Republicans
on "behalf of the RNC" were granted. ORC requests a
letter from Dole or Evans to the Republicans urging
them to accept the ORC telephone call. Apparently ORC
has had difficulty contacting Republican State Chairmen
and National Committeemen in the past;
5) Suggested questions are attached.
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Recommendations:
1) That ORC begin conducting the $4,200 telephone
poll of Republican State Chairmen and National
Committeemen.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
2) That the RNC pay for the poll but not have access
to the complete results.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
3) That the RNC (Tom Evans) write the Republican State
Chairmen and National Committeemen to advise them of
the legitimacy of the ORC poll and urge their cooperation.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
4) That Republican State Committeemen not be interviewed
because of the high cost.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
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SUGGESTED QUESTIONS
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Richard Nixon is
handling his job as President?
2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Spiro Agnew is
handling his job as Vice President?
3. Do you approve or disapprove of the President's handling
of foreign policy?
4. Do you approve or disapprove of the President's initiatives
in the domestic policy area?
5. Do you personally believe that it is a good thing that
President Nixon has decided to visit the Peoples Republic
of China, or isn't it?
6. As you see it, what are some of the good and bad things
about President Nixon visiting with Chinese officials
in Peking?
A. What are some of the good things about it?
B. Now what are some of the bad things about such
a visit?
7. Why do you think President Nixon is capable of conducting
negotiations and relations with Communist China?
8. It has been suggested that 3% of the money which Washington
collects in Federal income tax be returned to the states and
local governments to be used by these states and local
governments as they see fit. Do you favor or oppose this idea?
Favor
Oppose
No Opinion
G-Jan 9-10, 1971
77%
14%
9%
9. Do you think President Nixon has strengthened or weakened
the Republican Party during his 2 1/2 years in office?
10. Which of the following issues do you think will be
the strongest for the President in your state -- Vietnam,
crime prevention, drug abuse action, or the economy?
11. Why do you think
issue will be strong for the
President?
12. Do you consider the Republican Party unified behind the
President or will he face serious challenges in the primaries?
13. Would any of the three leading Democratic contenders --
Muskie, Kennedy and Humphrey -- defeat President Nixon in
your state if the election were held today?
14. Why would President Nixon defeat
Democratic candidate
for President?
15. Do you feel that the Republican Party's financial
situation is stronger or weaker now than it was in 1968?
16. Do you believe that the Democrats will be able to retire
their $9 million debt before November 1972 or don't you?
17. Do you believe that the President's campaigning in your
state on behalf of lesser candidates is helpful or isn't it?
18. Do you approve or disapprove of President Nixon's decision
to work closely with Governors Reagan and Rockefeller?
19. Do you believe that President Nixon's foreign policy
initiatives will assure a "full generation of peace" or don't
you?
20. Do you believe the President's decision to travel to China
will help or hurt his chances to obtain the "youth vote"?
21. Which of the Democratic contenders -- Muskie, Kennedy,
Humphrey, Jackson and Bayh -- will be chosen by the Democrats
at their Convention?
22. Why do you believe
will be chosen by the Democrats?
23. Why does George Wallace continue to run for President?
24. What do you think President Nixon's greatest accomplishment
has been since taking office? Why?
25. Do you feel that President Nixon is more capable of improving
the economic situation than any of the Democratic contenders?
Why?
Administratively Confidential
August 5, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters to
Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of
the RNC Convention Committees
Bill Timmons suggests that the President send letters of
gratitude to the 13 recently selected Chairmen and Vice
Chairmen of Republican National Committees. According to
Timmons, the Attorney General agrees with the idea.
Alternate sets of letters have been prepared. The first
set has almost identical letters. Timmons believes the
similarity is a protection for the President. The second
set has individual letters, prepared by Price's office.
Recommendation:
That Rose Mary Woods have the second, individualized, set of
letters to the RNC Chairmen and Vice Chairmen signed and sent.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
If disapprove, the alternatives are:
Send first set of identical letters
Forget project
Copies of both sets are in the manila folders attached.
Timmons has another suggestion. The 10 members of the RNC
Site Committee will be going to San Diego over the weekend of
August 12-16 with Bill Timmons. He asks that the 10 Site
Committee members be permitted to tour the Western White House
on Sunday, August 15. Timmons will be with the group the
entire time.
Recommendation:
That no tour be permitted because it will increase the pressure
to have more tours now and at Convention time.
Approve (no tour)
Disapprove (Timmons
conducts tour)
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Administratively Confidential
August 4, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Magruder's Projects
Concerning your questions on the Magruder Projects memo-
randum, Magruder will return from vacation on Monday,
August 9 and could approach the Attorney General for
answers that week. The alternative is for me to call
Sue Morrison and have her approach the Attorney General.
Recommendation:
That upon Magruder's return to Washington on August 9
he be asked to get the answers to your questions from
the Attorney General.
Agree
Disagree
Comment
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Administratively Confidential
August 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
Did Not
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
receive original
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SUBJECT:
Magruder's Projects
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The Attorney General met with Magruder July 28th and reviewed
the Campaign Task Force proposals. I am holding these with
the exception of two that you may find to be useful (attached
at Tabs A and B). Should you want any others, please so
indicate and I will send them up. The decisions made by the
Attorney General and new material submitted by Magruder include:
1) Advertising -- The Campaign will use an "in house"
agency. Magruder is to recruit an "Advertising Director"
by September for the Attorney General's consideration.
The question is whether you want to interview Magruder's
recommendation for an Advertising Director for the Campaign.
(Tab A)
Haldeman interview
No interview, the Attorney General decides
Malek interview
Other
2) The Attorney General approved the $2,500 for Senator
Dole's trip to South Vietnam if the President thinks it's
"a good idea for Dole to go". The Attorney General requests
that you check this with the President.
3) McCloskey -- The Attorney General agreed with your
decision that there should be a Truth Squad, the expenses
of which would be borne by Citizens. He believes, however,
that the attack should be localized in California so that
the media's candidate (McCloskey) is not elevated further.
California Congressman Charles Bubser is the best for this
attack.
4) Farm Vote -- To put a "farm specialist" at the RNC would
be a wasterof money according to the Attorney General. He
believes there should be a full time farm advisor at the
White House. Dr. Robert Spitzer is strongly opposed by the
Farm Bureau. Barlow, Bhrlichman, and Whitaker are looking
for a "White House Farmer" who should not transfer to
Citizens in 6 months according to the AG. A second man to
be "Citizens' Farmer" is also being sought.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
August 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
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SUBJECT:
Campaign Advertising Director
Magruder will begin interviewing advertising personnel for the
position of "Advertising Director" for the Campaign. Magruder
wants your reaction to the following Los Angeles Advertising
men:
1) Peter Dailey, UCLA Class of '44, who heads his own
agency in Los Angeles;
2) Bob Humphreys / Senior Vice President at Grey
Advertising; and
3) Louis Scott, Senior Vice President of Foote, Cone,
and Belding.
Cliff Miller doubts that Dailey would take it because his
own agency would collapse if he were absent for one year.
Humphreys has a cocktail circuit gossip problem that would
require a "check"; and Scott is just not of the calibre
necessary.
Agree with Miller
Disagree with Miller
Other
Miller argues that it may be very difficult to bring in a
"young lion" from a growing agency. Instead, he suggests
seeking a senior vice president type who may be "on the shelf".
Miller believes Kai Jorgensen could be convinced to forego
his recent retirement for one year of work on the Campaign.
Advise Magruder to interview Kai Jorgensen
Forget Jorgensen
Other
August 3, 1971
Administratively Confidential
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Polling Information
for Citizens
You asked for a list of poll information that could be given
to the Attorney General for use by Citizens for the Re-
election of the President. ORC prepared a three-volume loose-
leaf set entitled "Political Data Bank", which contains all
ORC polling information since January 20, 1968. All public
Gallup and Harris material is also included in the subject
indexed, periodically updated set.
Larry and I recommend that all Harris and Gallup information
and all ORC results except the Domestic Issues Poll, the
Nixon Image Study, ORC foreign policy questions, and contro-
versial domestic subjects (Calley, J. Edgar Hoover, Pentagon
Papers) be made available to Citizens. In particular we
recommend that the following material be made available to
Citizens:
Yes
No
1) All Harris and Gallup material;
Yes
No
2) All ORC Presidential approval/disapproval
material, whether released or not;
Yes
No
3) All ORC Vice Presidential approval/disapproval
and statements material whether released or not;
Yes
No
4) All ORC Trial Heat information, whether
released or not;
Yes
No
5) ORC domestic issues material on:
A) Administration speed with plans;
B) Progress since Nixon's innauguration;
C) Whether Congress or the President is
responsible for delay;
D) Whether Nixon Administration is
conservative;
E) Nixon Administration performance on
government spending, racial tensions,
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reviewing tax laws, dealing with
student unrest, poverty program,
government efficiency, hunger in
America, balancing the budget,
social security benefits, manpower
training, revising draft laws,
revenue sharing, controlling porno-
graphy, protecting the consumer;
F) President Nixon campaigning for
Senators and Governors;
G) Primary responsibility for anti-
poverty programs;
H) Minimum annual income;
I) Job guarantee plan -- Job Corps Program;
J) Head Start success;
K) Minority ownership of businesses and
homes;
L) Welfare questions;
M) Enforcement of Civil Rights laws;
N) School integration and busing -- Nixon
Administration stand and Supreme Court
decisions;
0) Anti-war demonstrations by students and
others -- federal government action;
P) Media reporting of Nixon and Administra-
tion;
Q) President's relations with Congress,
performance by Congress;
R) Party and ideological trends;
S) Attitudes toward Republican and Democratic
Parties;
T) The Silent Majority;
U) The Post Office;
V) Rapidity of change in the U.S.
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Jeb Magruder will return from vacation next week. He
emphasizes that he and Bob Marik should receive this
information on behalf of the Attorney General.
Recommendation:
That the poll information listed above be delivered on
Monday, August 9, to Jeb Magruder as the Attorney
General's representative. The confidentiality of the
material would be emphasized to Magruder.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
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