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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Scheduled political meetings during the month of November. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/26/1971
From Harry Dent to the Attorney General and Haldeman. RE: Upcoming meeting on November 23 to discuss upcoming issues in the Campaign of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: The Political Issues Group Meeting- Tuesday, November 23, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/23/1971
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE: The Minutes of the most recent meeting of the Campaign Strategy Group. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/18/1971
A detailed report concerning the Minutes of the Campaign Strategy Group Meeting- November 17, 1971. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Scheduled political meetings for the fall of 1971, along with a list of suggested attendees. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/2/1971
Action memo regarding the formation of a basic political strategy group of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/4/1971
A memo regarding the need for a political planning group consisting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/4/1971
From Charles W. Colson to Haldeman. RE: The upcoming sit down with the President to discuss the "raw politics" of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/19/1971
From L. Higby to G.S. Indecipherable message labeled as "high priority." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The types of scheduled political meetings; including one for issues and one for politics. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Idaho Senate Race--Glenn Wegner. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/26/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The California Conservative Luncheon on November 30, along with an included list of attendees. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/26/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The President's consent to create campaign pictures for incumbents up for re-election, but will not do so for new candidates. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/24/1971
From Haldeman to Dave Parker. RE: The President's refusal to do television shorts for the Senate or House candidates next year. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Harry S. Dent to Haldeman. RE: The changing dynamics in the race for the Kentucky 6th District seat, upon learning of the death of Watts. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Friends of the Richard Nixon Seminar, and its organization as head up by Anne Armstrong. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The discussion of the two upcoming political meetings; one concerning issues, and the other on politics. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Harry Dent to the Attorney General and Haldeman. RE: The importance of the November 23rd office meeting to discuss issues concerning the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: The sit down with the President to discuss the "raw politics" of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/19/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The scheduled meeting between the "basic political strategy group" which includes: Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/2/1971
Memo regarding the "basic political strategy group" consisting of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/4/1971
A report stating the political planning group which consists of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 10/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The President's Meetings with Selected GOP Senators. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/19/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Campaign polling, and the issue of whether the usage of existing data would be beneficial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Klein's Communication Plan for the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Trial Heat Poll conducted on the telephone from November 20-21, 1971. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes in Approval of the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes in Approval of the President. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/29/971
Indecipherable handwritten notes. 5 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Cliff Miller's Evaluation of the Campaign. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The benefits of using Bud Wilkinson in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Larry Higby to Chuck Colson. RE: The usage of Bud Wilkinson as a part of the campus speaker's program. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/3/1971
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Scheduled political meetings during the month of November. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/26/1971
From Harry Dent to the Attorney General and Haldeman. RE: Upcoming meeting on November 23 to discuss upcoming issues in the Campaign of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: The Political Issues Group Meeting- Tuesday, November 23, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/23/1971
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE: The Minutes of the most recent meeting of the Campaign Strategy Group. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/18/1971
A detailed report concerning the Minutes of the Campaign Strategy Group Meeting- November 17, 1971. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Scheduled political meetings for the fall of 1971, along with a list of suggested attendees. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/2/1971
Action memo regarding the formation of a basic political strategy group of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/4/1971
A memo regarding the need for a political planning group consisting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/4/1971
From Charles W. Colson to Haldeman. RE: The upcoming sit down with the President to discuss the "raw politics" of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/19/1971
From L. Higby to G.S. Indecipherable message labeled as "high priority." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The types of scheduled political meetings; including one for issues and one for politics. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Idaho Senate Race--Glenn Wegner. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/26/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The California Conservative Luncheon on November 30, along with an included list of attendees. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/26/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The President's consent to create campaign pictures for incumbents up for re-election, but will not do so for new candidates. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/24/1971
From Haldeman to Dave Parker. RE: The President's refusal to do television shorts for the Senate or House candidates next year. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Harry S. Dent to Haldeman. RE: The changing dynamics in the race for the Kentucky 6th District seat, upon learning of the death of Watts. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Friends of the Richard Nixon Seminar, and its organization as head up by Anne Armstrong. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The discussion of the two upcoming political meetings; one concerning issues, and the other on politics. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Harry Dent to the Attorney General and Haldeman. RE: The importance of the November 23rd office meeting to discuss issues concerning the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: The sit down with the President to discuss the "raw politics" of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/19/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The scheduled meeting between the "basic political strategy group" which includes: Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/2/1971
Memo regarding the "basic political strategy group" consisting of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/4/1971
A report stating the political planning group which consists of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 10/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The President's Meetings with Selected GOP Senators. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/19/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Campaign polling, and the issue of whether the usage of existing data would be beneficial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Klein's Communication Plan for the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The Trial Heat Poll conducted on the telephone from November 20-21, 1971. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes in Approval of the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes in Approval of the President. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/29/971
Indecipherable handwritten notes. 5 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Cliff Miller's Evaluation of the Campaign. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The benefits of using Bud Wilkinson in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Larry Higby to Chuck Colson. RE: The usage of Bud Wilkinson as a part of the campus speaker's program. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/3/1971
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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
12
14
11/26/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Scheduled political meetings during the
month of November. 2 pgs.
12
14
11/16/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Harry Dent to the Attorney General
and Haldeman. RE: Upcoming meeting on
November 23 to discuss upcoming issues in
the Campaign of 1972. 1 pg.
12
14
11/23/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General.
RE: The Political Issues Group Meeting-
Tuesday, November 23, 1971. 2 pgs.
12
14
11/18/1971
Memo
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 1 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
14
11/18/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE:
The Minutes of the most recent meeting of
the Campaign Strategy Group. 1 pg.
12
14
11/18/1971
Campaign
Report
A detailed report concerning the Minutes of
the Campaign Strategy Group Meeting-
November 17, 1971. 3 pgs.
12
14
11/2/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Scheduled political meetings for the fall of
1971, along with a list of suggested
attendees. 2 pgs.
12
14
6/4/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
Action memo regarding the formation of a
basic political strategy group of Mitchell,
Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman,
and Dent. 1 pg.
12
14
10/4/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
A memo regarding the need for a political
planning group consisting of Sears, Dent,
Buchanan, and Len Garment. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 2 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
14
11/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Charles W. Colson to Haldeman. RE:
The upcoming sit down with the President to
discuss the "raw politics" of 1972. 1 pg.
12
14
11/22/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From L. Higby to G.S. Indecipherable
message labeled as "high priority." 1 pg.
12
14
11/22/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The types of scheduled political meetings;
including one for issues and one for politics.
2 pgs.
12
14
11/26/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Idaho Senate Race--Glenn Wegner. 1 pg.
12
14
11/26/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The California Conservative Luncheon on
November 30, along with an included list of
attendees. 2 pgs.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 3 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
14
11/24/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The President's consent to create campaign
pictures for incumbents up for re-election,
but will not do so for new candidates. 1 pg.
12
14
10/6/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Haldeman to Dave Parker. RE: The
President's refusal to do television shorts for
the Senate or House candidates next year. 1
pg.
12
14
11/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Harry S. Dent to Haldeman. RE: The
changing dynamics in the race for the
Kentucky 6th District seat, upon learning of
the death of Watts. 1 pg.
12
14
11/22/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The Friends of the Richard Nixon Seminar,
and its organization as head up by Anne
Armstrong. 1 pg.
12
14
11/22/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The discussion of the two upcoming political
meetings; one concerning issues, and the
other on politics. 2 pgs.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 4 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
14
11/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Harry Dent to the Attorney General
and Haldeman. RE: The importance of the
November 23rd office meeting to discuss
issues concerning the 1972 campaign. 1 pg.
12
14
11/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: The
sit down with the President to discuss the
"raw politics" of 1972. 1 pg.
12
14
11/2/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The scheduled meeting between the "basic
political strategy group" which includes:
Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole,
Ehrlichman, and Dent. 2 pgs.
12
14
6/4/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
Memo regarding the "basic political strategy
group" consisting of Mitchell, Finch,
Haldeman, Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and
Dent. 1 pg.
12
14
10/4/1971
Domestic Policy
Report
A report stating the political planning group
which consists of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and
Len Garment. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 5 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
14
11/19/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The President's Meetings with Selected GOP
Senators. 1 pg.
12
14
11/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Campaign polling, and the issue of whether
the usage of existing data would be
beneficial. 1 pg.
12
14
11/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Klein's Communication Plan for the
Campaign. 1 pg.
12
14
11/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The Trial Heat Poll conducted on the
telephone from November 20-21, 1971. 1 pg.
12
14
11/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes in
Approval of the President. 3 pgs.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 6 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
14
10/29/971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes in
Approval of the President. 2 pgs.
12
14
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten notes. 5 pgs.
12
14
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Cliff Miller's Evaluation of the Campaign. 2
pgs.
12
14
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The benefits of using Bud Wilkinson in the
campaign. 1 pg.
12
14
11/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Larry Higby to Chuck Colson. RE: The
usage of Bud Wilkinson as a part of the
campus speaker's program. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 7 of 8
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 235
Folder:
Strachan Chron-HRH only November 1971
Document
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Return Private/Political STRACMAN TO HRH re:" POLITICAL MEETINGS" 11/26/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re!" IDAHO SENATE RACE- GLENN WEGNEI
11/26/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" CALIFORNIA CONSERVATIVE
LUNCHEON 11/26/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" CAMPAIGN PICTURES" 11/24/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" FRIENDS OF RICHARD NIXON
SEMINAR" 11/22/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" POLITICAL MEETINGS 11/22/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" PRESIDENT MEETINGS WITH
SELECTED GOP SENATORS" 11/19/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: CAMPAIGN POLLING' 11/18/71
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" KLEINS COMMUNICATION
PLAN FOR THE CAMPAIGN" 11/18/71
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Retain Close Invasion of Privacy STRACHAN TO HRH TC! GENE RAYMOND"
11/18/71
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: TRIAL HEAT POLL O-NOV. 20-
21, 1971 11/18/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRM ORC ANALYSIS OF DEMO-
GRAPHIC CHANGES IN APPROVAL OF THE PRES." 11/16/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRM re:" CLIFF MILLER'S EVALUATION
OF THE CAMPAIGN" 11/12/71
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Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 235
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRM BUD WILKINSON 11/12/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: HARRIS FAMILY ISSUES ZOLL"
11/12/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRM re:" WHITE HOUSE STAFF WIVES
USE FOR FINANCIAL COMMITTEES 11/11/71
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MEET WITH GOVERNOR SARGENT OF MA" 11/8/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH KLEINS CAMPAIGN COMMUNI-
CATIONS PLAN" 11/4/71
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Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRM re:" COLSON REQUEST FOR 1/-
2000 FOR CONNECTICUT POLL" 11/5/71
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" PETER DAILY RESEARCH
AND POLITICAL MEETINGS 11/4/71
37
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH HRH re: MEETING WITH THE ATTORNE
GENERAL AND JOHN ROLLINS 10/28/71" 11/3/71
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: re:" DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION"
11/3/71
39
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: FINCH MEMORANDUM ON
1970 ELECTION' 11/2/71
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: MARGARET CHASE SMI.H
AMBASSADOR.SHIP OR SUPPORT' 11/2/71
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Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re:" POLITICAL MEETINGS" 11/2/71
42
Return Private/PoliticalSTRACHAL TO HRH ELECTION WATCH" 11/2/71
43
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Private/PoliticalSTRACHA STRACHAN TO HRH re: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND
MUDGE ROSE GUTHRIE AND ALEXANDER" 11/2/71
44
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO HRH re: "NEW HAMPSHIRE ANNOUNCE-
MENT OF COMMITTEE TO RE- ELECT THE PRSS. 11/1/71
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November 26, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Meetings
You and the Attorney General discussed types of political
meetings during your November 4 discussion. Two meetings --
one for issues and one for politics -- VEIDO to be called by
Harry Dent. Jeb Magruder was to act as recording secretary
to keep the Attorney General advised.
Harry Dent asked 14 people to an issues meeting November 23
in his office. In addition to the names mentioned by you
and the Attorney General (Colson, Dole, Finch, Harlow, Cole,
Harper and Runsfeld), Dent invited Herb Klein, Ray Price,
Bill Safire, Bill Timons, Bob Tester, Anne Armstrong, Tom
Evans and Bob Marik. (Copy of Dent's memorandum attached
at Tab A.)
Armstrong, Cole, Evans, Harper, Price, Rumsfeld, Safire,
Magruder, and Marik attended. The group decided that they
would not focus on the big issues (Vietnam and the economy),
but rather would discuss these that have political problems
with certain constituencies. For example, at the next bi-
weekly meeting the issue will be defense and national security
and how to counter conservatives) concerns. Dent and Magruder
want to have the discussion begun by someone from Defense and
Kissinger's office. The group will then try to develop
politically acceptable "lines" for Governors, spokesmen on
the Hill and Administration officials. A copy of Magruder-
Dent minutes submitted to the Attorney General is attached
at Tab B.
Magruder believes the Attorney General still plans on relying
on the middle level strategy group (Moore, Garment, Dent, Chapin,
Markk, Kaupinen, Magruder, Teeter, Dailey and Flemming) for
political input. A copy of the minutes of the most recent
meeting sre attached at Tab B. You are familiar with the
material on polling. The advertising suggestions will not be
considered seriously until the next meeting on November 29
when Peter Dailey is expected to outline his views.
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However, there are three problems with these meetings. First,
neither includes Senator Sominick who the President indicated
in his November 1 call to you should be invited to the political
meeting. Memorandum and action papers are attached at Tab D.
Have Dent invite Dominick to the next meeting.
Have the Attorney General meet privately with Dominick
Other
The second problem concerns Chuch Colson's November 19 memorandum
in which he suggests a political meeting with Secretary Connally
and the President. This suggestion apparently came from Conmally.
Presumably in this political meeting with the President, the
Attorney General would be present. The question then becomes
Colson's presente. My suggestion would be for you to set up
this meeting with the President, Connally, Ehrlichman, Harlow,
Dent, Colson and the Attorney General. Colson memorandum
attached at Tab E.
Yes, Haldeman will arrange meeting
No, Colson to be advised that there will be no meeting
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Other
Finally, in terms of political input you talked with John Sears
about submittedg information to you through Pat Buchanan. On
October 14 you talked with the Attorney General about having
an "original group" meeting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment,
Finch, and Rumsfeld. The President had suggested that you call
this original meeting. After your November 4 meeting with the
Attorney General you told me you were reluctant to call any
political meetings.
The questions are should Haldeman call this "original group"
political meeking, and if not should all of John Seares
suggestions be submitted through Buchanan.
Yes, Haldeman call "original group" meeting.
No, enough political meetings already
Sears' submit all material through Buchanan
Other
GS:elr
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MAPKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102 November 16, 1971
By Emprise NARS, Date 1-18-80
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
HARRY DENT HSD.
On request, there will be a meeting in my office
(145 EOB) on Tuesday, November 23, at 9 AM to discuss
1972 issues. You are invited to attend. Please call
my office if you cannot be here.
CC: The Attorney General, Bob Haldeman
This memo sent to Anne Armstrong, Ken Cole, Chuck
Colson, Bob Dole, Tom Evans, Bob Finch, Bryce Harlow,
Ed Harper, Herb Klein, Jeb Magruder, Ray Price, Don
Rumsfeld, Bill Safire, Bob Teiter, and Bill Timmons.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Political Issues Group Meeting
Tuesday, November 23, 1971
The following individuals were invited by Mr. Dent to attend the
meeting:
Anne Armstrong
Edwin Harper
Ken Cole
Herbert Klein
Charles Colson
Ray Price
Bob Dole
Donald Rumsfeld
Thomas B. Evans
William Safire
Robert Finch
Robert Teeter
.Bryce Harlow
William Timmons
Those attending were:
Anne Armstrong
Ray Price
Ken Cole
Donald Rumsfeld
Thomas B. Evans
William Safire
Edwin Harper
Harry Dent
Jeb Magruder
Bob Marik
The purpose of the meeting was to create the Political Issues
Group in order to provide a means for establishing input into the
campaign, a source of guidance, a forum for discussing political
issues, and for developing important issues which arise during
the campaign.
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It was agreed that one of the problems which has already arisen
in the campaign is that of communicating policy to spokesmen
supporting the Administration. It was agreed that in addition
to using Administration spokesmen and developing networks to
communicate policy to Congressional and State spokesmen, that it
will be helpful to gain the input from the Political Issues Group
to supplement coordination of policy from the Domestic Council
and the National Security Council with the staff of the Committee.
It was agreed that the Political Issues Group will meet on alter-
nate Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in Mr. Harry Dent's office to dis-
cuss major issues which are difficult to handle because of their
political complexity. The group will not merely focus on major
topics (for example, Vietnam and the Economy) / it will also pay
particular attention to issues (1) which cause problems in presen-
tation, (2) which should be included in the polling effort and,
(3) issues which come up during the course of the campaign and
require careful development.
It was agreed that in the future a member of the Vice President's
staff will be asked to attend. Also, Bob Marik (Research), Peter
Dailey (Advertising), and Bob Teeter (Polling), all of the Commit-
tee for the Re-Election of the President will attend.
The next meeting (Tuesday, December 7, at 9:00 in Mr. Dent's
office) will focus on our national defense posture and appropriate
members of the substantive staffs will attend.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
HARRY S. DENT
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MEMORANDUM FOR GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT: CAMPAIGN STRATEGY GROUP
Attached for your information, are the Minutes
of the most recent meeting of the Campaign
Strategy Group.
JEB S MAGRUDER
CONFIDENTIAL
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SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY GROUP
MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 1971
Two subject areas were covered in this Strategy Group
meeting: the polling plan for the campaign and commu-
nications for the New Hampshire primary campaign:
Polling
Bob Teeter described his proposed polling plan. Three
surveys are contemplated to gather information on candi-
date preferences, voter perception of the major candi-
dates and voter attitudes on important issues. These
surveys would be structured so as to yield statistical
data for up to 15 key states and the important primary
states.
The first survey will be proposed to go into the field
in late November or early December, in order to obtain
baseline data prior to the primary campaigns. The second
survey would be done in June or July to measure trends
after the primaries and after the selection of most
major statewide candidates. This data would also facili-
tate a re-evaluation of the list of key states. The
third survey would be taken in late August, after the
nominating Conventions. A further re-evaluation and
possible reduction would be made in the list of key
states.
For the last weeks of the campaign, approximately
September 25th to November 3rd, there would be a con-
tinuous telephone tracking operation, similar to that
done in 1968. The telephone interviews could be used
to do statewide polls of the few states which still may
be close; to do nation-wide sampling, which could be
compiled into national data every 3 or 4 days; and to
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check the effect of any major incidents during the
campaign.
In addition to the major survey activities in the key
states throughout the country, the polling operation
would maintain the flexibility to perform special pro-
jects when deemed appropriate by the Strategy Group
and the campaign management. These might include
special group studies (youth, minority groups, senior
citizens) and the testing of campaign techniques (client
mail, taped telephone and specialized organizational
efforts, etc.). This category would also include a
limited amount of testing of new research techniques,
which may be able to yield additional information of
strategic value.
Among other things, one purpose of the polling operation
would be to identify the segment of ticket splitters or
undecided voters SO that particular campaign techniques
can be focused in their direction to effectively influ-
ence their vote for the President.
If the proposal for the first field survey is approved
by the campaign management, Bob Teeter will be developing
a questionnaire within the next week. He asked that the
members of the Strategy Group submit to him their ideas
which should be covered by questions in the poll and
strategic uses toward which the poll should be designed
Communications in the New Hampshire Primary
A brief discussion was conducted on the relative costs of
various types of communications techniques in the New
Hampshire primary. Much of the data were based on the
1968 primary campaign. It was the conclusion of the group,
consistent with their prior recommendations, that the opera-
ting plans be drawn up to include substantial direct mail
and telephone activities, advertising in newspapers, radio
and billboards. In the latter case, the billboard sites
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should be restricted to urban areas so as not to offend
environmentalist sentiment in the countryside. The use
of TV would not be contemplated, although the commercials
would be prepared and held in reserve as a contingency.
Specific operating and budget recommendations will be
made by the functional managers of the Re-election
Committee, consistent with the Strategy Group conclusions.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
November 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Meetings
In June the President mentioned to you that the "basic
political strategy group of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman,
Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent should meet. You
raised this with the Attorney General at your last political
matters meeting on June 30. Your notes to me afterward
indicated that the meeting should be scheduled in the fall.
A copy of the original action memorandum is attached.
The President in October mentioned that the "original
group" of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment, Finch, and
Rumsfeld should meet. You cleared this with the Attorney
General on October 14. A copy of the original action paper
is attached.
Yesterday the President, in his telephone call to you, said
that Senators Dominick and Dole, as well as Chuck Colson,
should be added to the political meeting.
Both meetings have problems in terms of purpose (real V.
make everyone think he has a part) and security of information
if certain individuals attend. Therefore, two meetings --
one for the hard decisions and one for therapy ---- should
probably be held. Suggested attendees are:
Magnisser
Colson
Real
Therapy
Dole
Haldeman
Dole
The Attorney General
Wilson
Dent
Harlow
Dominick
Ehrlichman
Dent
Runes
Sears
Garment
Chelichen
?
Colson
Finch
Dent
Rumsfeld
Harlow
Rumsfeld
Buchanan
Funch
In addition, you should meet privately with the Attorney
General to review the political matters pending that were
not covered after the meeting last Thursday with John Rollins
and the Attorney General on the Fourth Party situation.
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Two of these meetings could be scheduled this week. On
Thursday, November 4, the President will meet with the
Attorney General at 3:00 p.m. The Attorney General
could meet with you at 4:00 p.m. while the President is
meeting with President Busia. At 5:00 p.m. while the
President is meeting with the Devine Congressional Group,
the "real" political group could meet in your office. You
could then cover the matters discussed in these political
meetings with the President during the trip to Florida.
Recommendations:
1. That the meeting between you and the Attorney General
be scheduled for Thursday November 4, at 4:00 p.m.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
The talking paper that you had when this meeting was
scheduled for las Thursday will be updated and submitted
to you for review tomorrow.
2. That the "real" political strategy group meeting be
scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at 5:00 p.m.
Approve
Disapprove
H.
Comment
A talking paper encompassing the two action memoranda and
additional matters will be prepared and submitted to you for
review tomorrow.
3. That the "therapy" political strategy meeting be scheduled
at the participants convenience. Since you will not attend,
Bob Finch should receive the attached memorandum which asks
him to schedule the meeting and submit their recommendations
to the Attorney General.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
ACTION MEMO
Political
We need to set up immediately a basic political strategy
group of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole,
Ehrlichman, and Dent. A meeting should be called as
soon as possible.
We need some basic tactical thinking regarding the
primaries - the question of Presidential participation
and basic strategy approach to handling this.
Mitchell obviously needs more input regarding the primaries.
The President was very surprised about the Chio development.
The President will not campaign in primaries but he will
bring in the key state big shots; the Nixon group, and
have afternoon seminars and then a Black Tie dinner with
the President afterwards.
We still need the specific group of Nixon loyalists in
the Senate, the House, the Governors, etc. - a small all
out total group that's unshakeable.
HRH
6-4-71
ACTION PAPER
We need to set up a political planning group con-
sisting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment -
the original group. They should be gathered at the
President's request. They would be good for general
input. Finch and Rumsfeld should be included in the
meetings.
HRH
10/4/71
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES W. COLSON
This is just a reminder of what I told you on the phone yesterday.
John Connally said he thinks a few of us should sit down with the
President soon to discuss what he calls the "raw politics" of 1972.
He said that he would like to spend a little time with a few of the
people whom he considers good politicians.
Perhaps the meeting should not include the President. Obviously,
its up to you to figure out who would best take part in it. Connally
gave me a few of his thoughts and I like them. They're the old
time tough nut cutting Democrat style. We ought to take advantage
of his expertise which I would say is considerable.
I was very encouraged that he wants to do this. As he put it we
ought to cut away all the "underbrush" and get down to the pay dirt.
Dent
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 11/30/71
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 22, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Political Meetings
You and the Attorney General discussed types of political
meetings during your November 4 discussion. Two meetings --
one for issues and one for politics -- were to be called by
Harry Dent. Jeb Magruder was to act as recording secretary to
keep the Attorney General advised.
Harry Dent has asked 14 people to an issues meeting tomorrow Nov.23
in his office. In addition to the names mentioned by you
and the Attorney General (Colson, Dole, Finch, Harlow, Harper
and Rumsfeld), Dent has invited Herb Klein, Ray Price, Bill
Safire, Bill Timmons, Bob Teeter, Anne Armstrong, and Tom
Evans
(Copy of memorandum attached at Tab A).
x
Buenerik
Dont.
Magruder believes the Attorney General still plans on relying
on the middle level strategy group (Moore, Garment, Dent, Chapin, Maink
Kaupinen, Magruder, Teeter, Dailey, and Flemming) for political input. acopyof
the minutesof the most recent meeting are attached at Tal B. You are Pamiliar with
However, there are three problems with these meetings. First the materal
neither includes Senator Dominick who the President indicatedon pollin
in his November 1 call to you should be invited to the
political meeting. Memorandum and action papers attached at Tab
&
Have Dent invite Dominick to the next meeting.
Have the Attorney General meet privately with Dominick
Other
The second problem concerns Chuck Colson's Nov. 19 memorandum
in which he suggests a political meeting with Secretary Connally
and the President. Since this suggestion apparently came from
Connally. the Attorney General may have been holding off- on
political discussions with Connally. Presumably in this
political meeting with the President, the Attorney General would
be present. The question then becomes Colson's presence. My
suggestion would be for you to set up this meeting with the
President, Connally, Ehrlichman, Finch, Harlow, Dent, Colson
The advertising suggestions will
not be considered seriously until
the nest meeting on nov. 29 when
Peter Dailey is expected to outline
his views.
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and the Attorney General. Colson memorandum attached at Tab
©
Yes, Haldeman will arrange meeting
No, Colson to be advised that there will be no meeting
Other
Finally, in terms of political input you talked with John Sears
about submitting information to you through Pat Buchanan. On
October 14 you talked with the Attorney General about having an
"original group" meeting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment,
Finch, and Rumsfeld. The President had suggested that you call
this original meeting. After your November 4 meeting with the
Attorney General you told me you were reluctant to call any
political meetings.
The questions are should Haldeman call this "original group"
political meeting, and if not should all of John Sear's suggestions
be submitted through Buchanan.
Yes, Haldeman call "original group" meeting
No, enough political meetings already
Sear's submit all materials through Buchanan
Other
November 26, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Idaho Senate Race -- Glenn Wegner
Glenn Wegner is on Counsellor Finch's staff detailed from HEW.
No is campaining in Idaho for Jordan's Senate seat. This is
causing problems for the President's campaign in that state
because Wegner is a "complete disaster" according to Harry
Glemming. No is urging us to "do something" to get Wegner
out of Idaho.
Harry Dent agrees that Glenn Wegner is a disaster and can
cause nothing but trouble since Jim McClure has been selected
as the candidate for the Senate. According to Dent Wegner
would be a good candidate for Congressman but not Senator.
Dent believes you should send Finch a memo telling him to
convince Glenn Wegner to stop campaigning as the "White
House Staff" candidate.
Recommendation:
Since the Attorney General reported to you on November 4 that
Finch is now quite positive and realistic about his own role,
the Attorney General should discuss this Wegner matter with
Finch. Flemming and Dent would be advised that it is the
Attorney Generalls decision whether there is to be any action
concerning Wegner.
Agree
Disagree
Comment
GS:elr
November 26, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
California Conservative Luncheon
After you talked with the Attorney General about the Henry
Kissinger briefing for California Conservatives, Herb Kalmbach
received the assignment to get a list of attendees and to make
the arrangements. He cleared the list of attendees with the
Attorney General, Governor Reagan, Holmes Tuttle, and Henry
Salvatori on November 25.
Henry Salvatori will host the luncheon at Perino's on November
30. Salvatori and Kalmbach decided against having the lunch at
the California Club because there is a restriction on "political
meetings," there is less privacy, and there are some "bad
political connotations" associated with the California Club.
Kissinger's office (Colman Hicks) has been advised of the
date and location of the event which the Attorney General
had discussed with Kissinger.
Kalmbach says the names on the list will be recognized by you
and Dick Moore. Therefore there is no biographical information
beside each name.
Kalmbach and Salvatori will begin inviting the attendees as soon
as you clear the names, hopefully Coday.
NAME
YES
NO
Mrs. Blanche Seaver
Margaret Brock
George Hearst
Jack Wrather
Fritz Burns
William French Smith
Fred Hartley
Paul Talbert
Pat Frawley
Bill Doheny
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NAME
YES
NO
Charles Cook
Harry Volk
Jack Horton
Robert McClure
Roy Disney
William Simpson, Jr.
Justin Dart
Roy Crocker
John Lusk
Ken Norris
Charles Thornton
Earl Jorgensen
Robert Bauer
Robert McClain
Ross Barrott
Ferdinand Mendenhall
D. K. Ludwig
Edward C. Johnson
Asa Call
Phillip Walsh
Barton Jones
James Ward
William Sesnon
John McCone
Carl Hartneck
Arnold O. Beckman
John Wayne
Clement Hirsch
George Pfleger
Walter Knott
Sam Bowlby
Major Mosely
Joe Crosby
Jeni Braun
Jac Hume
Ed Gawer
Lee Kaiser
Dudley Swim
Williard Voit
Charles Thomas
If Kalmbach and Salvatori begin inviting this list of 50 today,
they expect 35 will be able to attend.
November 24, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Pictures
You advised Dave Parker that the President "... will do pictures
for incumbents up for re-election, but will not do pictures for
new candidates - particularly those who are running against
Southerners who are supporting us." (Haldeman memorandum
attached at Tab A) I called Harry Dent and Jeb Magruder with
this information.
Nevertheless Harry Dent is asking for a Presidential picture
for Ray Nutter, who will be the Republican candidate for
Kentucky's 6th District seat (Dent memorandum attached at
Tab B) Dent argues that this mase does not fit the general
rule because there is no incumbent. The seat is available
because of the death of the Democratic incumbent John
Watts (D-Ky. 6th).
The Attorney General received a copy of Dent's memorandum
but has not responded. Harry Bleming knows nothing about
the race,
Recommendation:
That the President not do the picture for Ray Nutter because
it will set a precedent for Presidential pictumes outside the
general incumbents only rule.
Agree
Disagree
Comment
GS:elr
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DATES
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FROM:
HALLIMA
For your long-runge guidance, this President does not intend
to do television shorts for the Stanto OR ISsue conditions watch
year. He will, in some esses do simple enforcements that we
release, bet no films. He will to pictures dor includenty
for re-election, but will not do pictures for candidates
particularly these who are renoing equinst Southerne 20 who ste
supporting no.
As a further MIL of guidance, the for e.
from the various states are to be attended by the Name propiera
those states. not the usual renge of porty people, They you
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supposed to be gatherings of Winen leyallsts in every cace.
HRH:pm
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 18, 1971
TO:
H. R. Haldeman
FROM:
Harry S. Dent
100
My readings on the race for the Kentucky 6th District seat vacated
by Watts' death are conflicting.
Ray Nutter, a Military Aide on the Hill, is planning to make the race
for the Republicans.
John Kerr, the State Chairman, believes it can be won, as does Dick
Cook. They say that Republicans are well organized in the District,
that neither Nutter nor the Democrat have high identity, but that Numer
has the edge because of a dramatic military record and the possibility
an Administration heavyweight could go in and campaign for him. Kerr
says the Democrat is not liked by some of his colleagues and the Demo-
crats are splintered.
On the other hand, Louie Nunn, in my conversations with him, is very
cool, not wanting to be associated with another loser. Lucy Winchester,
who knows the district well, took a reading and was told that the Demo-
crat has high visibility and was just elected as Kentucky's outstanding
state legislator.
I have been told that our best chance would be in a three-way race. The
Democrat is a liberal, and it was felt the presence of a black could
splinter that vote. A black named Wallace has been recruited, but only
after I assured him we would get him a job if he lost and needed it.
Bob Wilson and the candidate have requested a quick picture with the
President. I see no harm in this and we will make it clear that the
picture can be used in the campaign but not the fact of the visit with
the President because we do not want it to appear the President is
intervening in the campaign.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
cc: The Attorney General
November 22, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM I
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT 1
Friends of Richard Nixon Seminar
The Attorney General may be calling regarding the Friends of
Richard Nixen Seminar that Anne Armstrong is organising for
the RNC. the asked the Attorney General to write several
Administration spekesmen urging them to attend.
You noted - my last political matters memorandum that the
Friends of Richard Mixon Seminar and the Attorney General's
letter was a "terrible idea". This view was relayed to the Attorney
General by Bob Reisner who works for Job Magruder.
GS:pm
November 22, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Meetings
You and the Attorney General discussed types of political
meetings during your November 4 discussion. Two meetings --
one for issues and one for politics -- were to be called by
Harry Dent. Job Magruder was to act as recording secretary to
keep the Attorney General advised.
Harry Dent has asked 14 people to an issues meeting tomorrow
in his office. In addition to the names mentioned by you
and the Attorney General (Colson, Dole, Finch, Harlow, Harper
and Rumsfeld), Dent has invited Herb Klein, Ray Price, Bill
Safire, Bill Timmons, Bob Tester, Anne Armstrong, and Tom
Evans (Copy of memorandum attached)
Magruder believes the Attorney General still plans on relying
on the middle level strategy group (Moore, Garment, Dent,
Magruder, Tester, Dailey, and Flemming) for political input.
However, there are three problems with these meetings. First
neither includes Senator Dominick who the President indicated
in his November 1 call to you should be invited to the
political meeting.
Have Dent invite Dominick
Have the Attorney General meet privately with Dominick
Other
The second problem concerns Chuck Colsonss Nov. 19 memorandum
in which he suggests a political meeting with Secretary Connally
and the President, Since this suggestion apparently came from
Connally, the Attorney General may have been holding off on
political discussions with Connally. Presumably in this
political meeting with the President, the Attorney General would
be present. The question then becames Colson's presence. My
suggestion would be for you to set up this meeting with the
President, Connally, Ehrlichman, Finch, Harlow, Dent, Colson
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and the Attorney General.
Yes, Haldeman will arrange meeting
No, Colson to be advised that there will be no meeting
Other
Finally, in terms of political input you talked with John Sears
about submitting information to you through Pat Buchanan. On
October 14 you talked with the Attorney General about having an
"original group" meeting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment,
Finch, and Rumsfeld. The President had suggested that you call
this original meeting. After your November 4 meeting with the
Attorney General you told me you were reluctant to call any
political meetings.
The questions are should Haldeman call this "original group"
political meeting, and if not should all of John Sear's suggestions
be submitted through Buchanan.
Yes, Haldeman call "original group" meeting
No, enough politesal meetings already
Sear's submit all materials through Buchanan
Other
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
HARRY DENT Asso
On request, there will be a meeting in my office
(145 EOB) on Tuesday, November 23, at 9 AM to discuss
1972 issues. You are invited to attend. Please call
my office if you cannot be here.
CC: The Attorney General, Bob Haldeman
This memo sent to Anne Armstrong, Ken Cole, Chuck
Colson, Bob Dole, Tom Evans, Bob Finch, Bryce Harlow,
Ed Harper, Herb Klein, Jeb Magruder, Ray Price, Don
Rumsfeld, Bill Safire, Bob Teiter, and Bill Timmons.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES W. COLSON
we
This is just a reminder of what I told you on the phone yesterday.
John Connally said he thinks a few of us should sit down with the
President soon to discuss what he calls the "raw politics" of 1972.
He said that he would like to spend a little time with a few of the
people whom he considers good politicians.
Perhaps the meeting should not include the President. Obviously,
its up to you to figure out who would best take part in it. Connally
gave me a few of his thoughts and I like them. They're the old
time tough nut cutting Democrat style. We ought to take advantage
of his expertise which I would say is considerable.
I was very encouraged that he wants to do this. As he put it we
ought to cut away all the "underbrush" and get down to the pay dirt.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
November 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Meetings
In June the President mentioned to you that the "basic
political strategy group of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman,
Harlow, Dole, Ehrlichman, and Dent should meet. You
raised this with the Attorney General at your last political
matters meeting on June 30. Your notes to me afterward
indicated that the meeting should be scheduled in the fall.
A copy of the original action memorandum is attached.
The President in October mentioned that the "original
group" of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, Garment, Finch, and
Rumsfeld should meet. You cleared this with the Attorney
General on October 14. A copy of the original action paper
is attached.
Yesterday the President, in his telephone call to you, said
that Senators Dominick and Dole, as well as Chuck Colson,
should be added to the political meeting.
Both meetings have problems in terms of purpose (real V.
make everyone think he has a part) and security of information
if certain individuals attend. Therefore, two meetings ---
one for the hard decisions and one for therapy --- should
probably be held. Suggested attendees are:
Magrider
Colson
Real
Therapy
Dole
Haldeman
Dole
The Attorney General
Wilson
Dent
Harlow
Dominick
Ehrlichman
Dent
Sears
Garment
?
Chilichen
Colson
Finch
Dent
Rumsfeld
Harlow
Rumsfeld
Buchanan
Funch
In addition, you should meet privately with the Attorney
General to review the political matters pending that were
not covered after the meeting last Thursday with John Rollins
and the Attorney General on the Fourth Party situation.
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Two of these meetings could be scheduled this week. On
Thursday, November 4, the President will meet with the
Attorney General at 3:00 p.m. The Attorney General
could meet with you at 4:00 p.m. while the President is
meeting with President Busia. At 5:00 p.m. while the
President is meeting with the Devine Congressional Group,
the "real" political group could meet in your office. You
could then cover the matters discussed in these political
meetings with the President during the trip to Florida.
Recommendations:
1. That the meeting between you and the Attorney General
be scheduled for Thursday November 4, at 4:00 p.m.
Approve
H.
Disapprove
Comment
The talking paper that you had when this meeting was
scheduled for last Thursday will be updated and submitted
to you for review tomorrow.
2. That the "real" political strategy group meeting be
scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at 5:00 p.m.
Approve
Disapprove
H.
Comment
A talking paper encompassing the two action memoranda and
additional matters will be prepared and submitted to you for
review tomorrow.
3. That the "therapy" political strategy meeting be scheduled
at the participants convenience. Since you will not attend,
Bob Finch should receive the attached memorandum which asks
Being
him to schedule the meeting and submit their recommendations
to the Attorney General.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
ACTION MEMO
Political
We need to set up immediately a basic political strategy
group of Mitchell, Finch, Haldeman, Harlow, Dole,
Ehrlichman, and Dent. A meeting should be called as
soon as possible.
We need some basic tactical thinking regarding the
primaries - the question of Presidential participation
and basic strategy approach to handling this.
Mitchell obviously needs more input regarding the primaries.
The President was very surprised about the Ohio development.
The President will not campaign in primaries but he will
bring in the key state big shots; the Nixon group, and
have afternoon seminars and then a Black Tie dinner with
the President afterwards.
We still need the specific group of Nixon loyalists in
the Senate, the House, the Governors, etc. - a small all
out total group that's unshakeable.
HRH
6-4-71
ACTION PAPER
We need to set up a political planning group con-
sisting of Sears, Dent, Buchanan, and Len Garment -
the original group. They should be gathered at the
President's request. They would be good for general
input. Finch and Rumsfeld should be included in the
meetings.
HRH
10/4/71
November 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
President Meetings with
Selected GOP Senators
When you met with the Attorney General on
November 5, 1971 you discussed the President's
intention to meet with incumbent Senators
up for re-election next year. The Attorney
General had some reservations about the
timing of the meetings in light of possible
primary challenges. You directed me to
stop your November 4 memorandum to Clark
MacGretor asking him to arrange the
meetings (original attached).
You and the Attorney General were going to
discuss the meeting and timing with the
President in Key Biscayne between November
6 and November 8.
GS:elr
November 18, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Polling
You have the plan submitted to the Attorney General
by Bob Teeter on November 17. The Attorney General,
in a meeting with Jeb Magruder, Bob Teeter and Bob
Marik, approved all the recommendations. The question-
naire for the first wave of polls is to be ready for
the Attorney General's review November 29.
The one decision which the Attorney General made which
you may want to discuss with him is the projected use
of existing data. According to Magruder, the Attorney
General wants Bob Teeter to have access to our prior
polls. The Attorney General will settle for Teeter
access to the prior questionnaires and will not insist
upon the results. The reason he wants at least the
questions is to enable Teeter to prepare the list of
results that the Campaign needs.
GS:elr
November 18, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Klein's Communication Plan
for the Campaign
You asked me to give Chuck Colson and Ron Ziegler copies of
Klein's 67 page report on Communications for the Campaign.
You wanted their comments.
Follow-up checks with Dick Howard in Colson's office and
Gerry Warren in Ziegler's office indicate that neither
Colson nor Ziegler plan to submit their comments in writing
because they have already covered the subject with you
orally.
Yes, Colson and Ziegler reported to Haldeman
No, Strachan insist on written comments from Colson & Ziegler.
Other
GS:elr
November 18, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Trial Heat Poll
O-Nov. 20-21, 1971
ORC is ready to conduct a 1,000 interview telephone poll on
Saturday and Sunday. The results will be ready Monday,
November 22 at 12 noon, at a price of $7,500.
Per your request the subjects covered include the President's
popularity, his handling of Vietnam; his handling of the
economy; the public's attitude toward labor union leaders in
general and George Meany in particular; the admission of
Red China to the UN; and trial heats. The six substantive
questions with two-way, three-way and four-way trial heats
would constitute a full questionnaire and assure results by
Monday noon.
Additional questions in the six substantive areas appear
in the suggested questions.
This chart indicates the number and type of questions that
can be asked:
Familiarity/favorability + 2, 3, 4 way trial heats.
6 substantive + 2, 3, 4 way trial heats
10 substantive + 3 and 4 way trial heats
15 substantive + 3 way trial heats.
GS:elr
November 16, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
ORC Analysis of Demographic Changes
in Approval of the President
ORC compared four surveys between March and May 1971 when the
President's approval was approximately 50% with five surveys
between June and August when the President's approval moved
to 56%. Sufficient data (8,000 interviews) enabled Tom Benham
and Harry O'Neill to reach several conclusions:
1) The President is weakest among educated youth.
This group not only hasn't "come around", it is not
even increasing it's support with the rest of the
public. Benham believes Vietnam is still an issue
among this group even though it is not on the front
page of the nation's newspapers. The drop in the
President's popularity among the college educated
youth is attributable to disagreement on all issues.
The President cannot rely on the Peking trip to bring
them around. Benham believes that the President is
particularly weak in the Ecology and Consumerism areas.
These generally weak areas are most pronounced among youth
and women respectively.
2) Benham believes there will be a 50% youth turnout
to vote, but since the President has a 47.5% approval
mating and will get Republican and Independent youth
support he is not in as bad a position as the media
portrays.
3) In terms of increasing his popularity the President
is doing better outside the South than in the South
because his approval rate (59) is already higher.
Similarly, the upward move in the Midwest is attributable
to our very low starting point (47-54). The improvement
in the Midwest is general, while in the East it is
concentrated in older persons, independents and con-
servatives.
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4) Benham believes that the best voting bloc for the
President to go after is the Catholics. Although they
are traditionally Democratic they can be pursued on
two basic issues -- abortion and aid to parochial
schools. Muskie and other moderate-liberal Democrats
are trapped on both of these issues.
5) The old people have increased their support of the
President by 7%. However, they are historically a very
volatile group. The biggest issue for them is inflation.
6) This popularity polling information and Benham's
experience still cannot give us the answer to whether
Wallace helps or hurts the President. Benham is currently
preparing a proposal which will try to determine Wallace's
effect on a state by state basis.
Benham and Kehrli discussed the televised appearances of the
President and their relationship to Gallup approval ratings.
They decided that: the "conversation with TV networks"
format seems to improve ratings. On July 1, 1970 the President
held a conversation with the three TV networks and the next
Gallup poll (July 10-12) showed a jump of 6 percentage points
to 61% approval. The effect of the conversations seemed to
wear off as the July 31 - Aug. 2 poll was back at 55%. Also,
at the time of the conversation with four TV networks on
July 1, 1971 the approval rating was 52% and a Gallup poll
taken on Jan. 10 showed an increase to 56%. The next Gallup
poll (February 19-21) showed a drop to the 51% level. It
has remained close to 50% since then.
The attached binder contains the detailed demographics with
cross breaks. The yellow pages are commentary.
Specific groups with interesting changes in their standing
include:
Largest increase in approval - High School
Incomplete
40-51
Next Largest increase in approval -
Nonwhite
25-35
Only drop in approval - under 30
(18-20) 48-46
(21-29) 51-49
Benham also offered some general comments unrelated to specific
poll results. He believes many people are "watching and waiting"
for the economic conditions to give them a clear indication of
what to expect in the way of jobs, salaries, and prices. There
is no event currently crystallizing opinion, therefore, public
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opinion is in a slack, neutral posture. The unions can't efford
to go against public opinion in the President's fight against
inflation because if unions did walk off the boards or resist,
the public would demand legislation. In the ecology area people
are worried about air and water pollution, not solid waste.
Muskie is in desperate shape because the President is dominating
the news add he is out front too early. Youth are alienated from
society in general -- not just Vietnam. Kennedy will have a
very rough time with Chappiquiddick because the media will push
it in the scramble for stories. Benham is not too worried about
the Conservatives or the businessmen deserting the President
because they have no place to go. He believes the theme for
the Campaign should emphasize the professionalism of this
President. He favors the Rockefeller slogan example: "President
Nixon for President."
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ORC Analysis of Demographic
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President's approval was approximately 50% with five surveys
between June and August when the President's approval moved
to 56%. Sufficient data (8,000 interviews) enabled Tom Benham
and Harry O'Neill to reach several conclusions:
1) The President is weakest among educated youth.
This group not only hasn't "come around", it is not
even increasing it's support with the rest of the
public. Benham believes Vietnam is still an issue
among this group even though it is not on the front
page of the nation's newspapers. The drop in the
President's popularity among the college educated
generally
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taken on Jan. 10 showed an increase to 56%. The next Gallup
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The attached binder contains the detailed demographics with
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November 12, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Cliff Miller's Evaluation of the
Campaign
Cliff Miller spent one hour yesterday with the Attorney General
and expressed the following concerns about the Campaign and the
Committee for the Re-election of the President.
1. There is a 1968 campaign mentality prevailing at
1701. The general theory that 1972 will be a non-
campaign has not registered in the minds of Harry
Flemming and Jeb Magruder. Harry Flemming is too
concerned with political factions in choosing
delegates. He should concentrate on young delegates
and women instead of the old party pros as the
backdrop for TV in San Diego. Magruder is too
concerned about the advertising and bumper stickers
which may be minimal in 1972, instead of concen-
trating on the organization of voter blocks.
2. Harry Flemming is not strong enough for his
current job. He is in over his head. Someone of
stature with clout should replace him.
3. The President called the Attorney General yesterday
and he took the call in Milder's presence. The subject
was California and how the political situation has not
been resolved. The Attorney General is somewhat worried
about Governor Reagan, who is increasingly "feisty" in
his demands for resolution of some HEW problems. Time
is slipping by and there is no "honcho" in California.
4. Miller will develop a list of possible names for
the advertising agency and submit them to you and the
Attorney General for approval. Miller will also make
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sure plans for the advertising agency incorporation
proceed in Peter Dailey's absence (he is in Hong Kong
for two weeks wrapping up his business affairs).
Other information from Miller which was not covered with the
Attorney General includes:
1. Harry Treleaven was the original source of the
advertising stories with the 18 million campaign
expenditure figure. Miller has instructed Peter
Dailey to talk to the 1968 Campaign advertising
people but not Treleaven.
2. Miller says he received authority from you on
October 15 to move Van Shumway to 1701 if Colson
and Klein accepted the idea. Colson and Klein
concurred and the Attorney General met Shumway and
agreed. Shumway is now ready to accept the number
two position over at 1701. Magruder will extend
the offer after clearing the salary with the
Attorney General.
GS:elr
November 12, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
The Attorney General saw Bud Wilkinson two weeks ago and
expressed interest in using him in the campaign. Magruder
received the assignment to follow up with Wilkinson.
Magruder checked with Colson and Wilkinson will be involved
in the campus speakers program; but scheduled by Bart Porter
of the Committee.
GS:elr
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November 3, 1971
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
Bob asked that we check out the possibility of having Bud
Wilkinson go on some of the campuses for us as part of
our campus speaker's program. I'm not sure who the best
person would be to approach Wilkinson, but will you please
see that someone gets in touch with Bud. I'd suggest
Rumsfeld, Finch or Magruder.
Thank you.
CC: James McLane
Ken Reitz
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