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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE: The environmental issue as reported on by Ruckelshaus. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/31/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The President's performance in New Hampshire with both Ashbrook and McCloskey running. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/30/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Fred Malek. RE: Cabinet/Sub-Cabinet Meeting, and John Scali's performance. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/29/1971
From Lyn Nofziger to Haldeman. RE: The importance of ensuring that cabinet and subcabinet members do not make decisions that could be helpful to Democrats, or hurtful to Republicans. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Attached questions about Muskie's stances on certain issues. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/29/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE: The Muskie Weekly Summary, which shows that several authorities were critical of the Muskie water polution bill. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/29/1971
A detailed report on Senator Edmund Muskie's political positions on issues such as: Agriculture, Health Care, Pollution, and Foreign Policy. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 12/24/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Dent Issues Meeting/December 22. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/28/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note. Dated December 22. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From G. Allen Walker, Jr. to Gordon Strachan. RE: Mr. Walker's offer to design a campaign pin for Nixon's campaign for reelection in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 12/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Allan Walker, and his inability to understand the lines of reponsibility for the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to G. Allan Walker, Jr. RE: Mr. Walker's offer to utilize his "N" pin to designate Nixon supporters in the 1972 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 12/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Ed McDaniel's usefulness to the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/28/1971
From John J. Caulfield to Haldeman. RE: Ed McDaniel, and a message that reads, "For your information." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/27/1971
A report detailing Ed McDaniel's proposal for T.V. and Audio feeds for the 1972 surrogate candiates. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 12/27/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The lack of youth activities or registration drives in California. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The recent article in the National Journal entitled, "Teachers and Politics", in which it hints that the National Education Association is preparing to have influence in the 1972 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The development of a Youth Speaking Corps as a means to capture the youth vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The Citizens Committee Report, and the need to emphasize the "President", not simply "Nixon" alone. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/18/1971
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The need to increase the number of campus polls, and establish trial heats. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The Campaign Telephone Capability. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/15/1971
From HGK to unknown receiver. RE: Message that states, "Do you want me to pursue?" 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], no date
From Herbert G. Klein to Newey T. Trelegan. RE: The computer telephone polling and promotional system developed by Mr. Trelegan. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 12/7/1971
From Newey T. Trelegan to Herbert Klein. RE: Cambell & Trelegan Inc., and its development of a computer based telephone polling machine that can place from sixty to a thousand calls at once. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 11/24/1971
From Gordon Strachan to John N. Mitchell. RE: The final questionnaire's for the New Hampshire, Florida, and Wisconsin polls. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/13/1971
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE: The environmental issue as reported on by Ruckelshaus. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/31/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The President's performance in New Hampshire with both Ashbrook and McCloskey running. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/30/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Fred Malek. RE: Cabinet/Sub-Cabinet Meeting, and John Scali's performance. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/29/1971
From Lyn Nofziger to Haldeman. RE: The importance of ensuring that cabinet and subcabinet members do not make decisions that could be helpful to Democrats, or hurtful to Republicans. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Attached questions about Muskie's stances on certain issues. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/29/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE: The Muskie Weekly Summary, which shows that several authorities were critical of the Muskie water polution bill. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/29/1971
A detailed report on Senator Edmund Muskie's political positions on issues such as: Agriculture, Health Care, Pollution, and Foreign Policy. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 12/24/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Dent Issues Meeting/December 22. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/28/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note. Dated December 22. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From G. Allen Walker, Jr. to Gordon Strachan. RE: Mr. Walker's offer to design a campaign pin for Nixon's campaign for reelection in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 12/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Allan Walker, and his inability to understand the lines of reponsibility for the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to G. Allan Walker, Jr. RE: Mr. Walker's offer to utilize his "N" pin to designate Nixon supporters in the 1972 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 12/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Ed McDaniel's usefulness to the Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/28/1971
From John J. Caulfield to Haldeman. RE: Ed McDaniel, and a message that reads, "For your information." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 12/27/1971
A report detailing Ed McDaniel's proposal for T.V. and Audio feeds for the 1972 surrogate candiates. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 12/27/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The lack of youth activities or registration drives in California. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The recent article in the National Journal entitled, "Teachers and Politics", in which it hints that the National Education Association is preparing to have influence in the 1972 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The development of a Youth Speaking Corps as a means to capture the youth vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The Citizens Committee Report, and the need to emphasize the "President", not simply "Nixon" alone. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/18/1971
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The need to increase the number of campus polls, and establish trial heats. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The Campaign Telephone Capability. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/15/1971
From HGK to unknown receiver. RE: Message that states, "Do you want me to pursue?" 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], no date
From Herbert G. Klein to Newey T. Trelegan. RE: The computer telephone polling and promotional system developed by Mr. Trelegan. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 12/7/1971
From Newey T. Trelegan to Herbert Klein. RE: Cambell & Trelegan Inc., and its development of a computer based telephone polling machine that can place from sixty to a thousand calls at once. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 11/24/1971
From Gordon Strachan to John N. Mitchell. RE: The final questionnaire's for the New Hampshire, Florida, and Wisconsin polls. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 12/13/1971
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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
17
12/31/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE:
The environmental issue as reported on by
Ruckelshaus. 1 pg.
12
17
12/30/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
The President's performance in New
Hampshire with both Ashbrook and
McCloskey running. 1 pg.
12
17
12/29/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Fred Malek. RE:
Cabinet/Sub-Cabinet Meeting, and John
Scali's performance. 1 pg.
12
17
12/16/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Lyn Nofziger to Haldeman. RE: The
importance of ensuring that cabinet and sub-
cabinet members do not make decisions that
could be helpful to Democrats, or hurtful to
Republicans. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 1 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
17
12/29/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Attached questions about Muskie's stances
on certain issues. 3 pgs.
12
17
12/29/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE:
The Muskie Weekly Summary, which shows
that several authorities were critical of the
Muskie water polution bill. 1 pg.
12
17
12/24/1971
Campaign
Report
A detailed report on Senator Edmund
Muskie's political positions on issues such as:
Agriculture, Health Care, Pollution, and
Foreign Policy. 6 pgs.
12
17
12/28/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Dent Issues Meeting/December 22. 1 pg.
12
17
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note. Dated
December 22. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 2 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
17
12/15/1971
Campaign
Letter
From G. Allen Walker, Jr. to Gordon
Strachan. RE: Mr. Walker's offer to design a
campaign pin for Nixon's campaign for re-
election in 1972. 1 pg.
12
17
12/28/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Allan Walker, and his inability to understand
the lines of reponsibility for the Campaign. 1
pg.
12
17
12/28/1971
Campaign
Letter
From Gordon Strachan to G. Allan Walker,
Jr. RE: Mr. Walker's offer to utilize his "N"
pin to designate Nixon supporters in the
1972 election. 1 pg.
12
17
12/28/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Ed McDaniel's usefulness to the Campaign. 1
pg.
12
17
12/27/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From John J. Caulfield to Haldeman. RE: Ed
McDaniel, and a message that reads, "For
your information." 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 3 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
17
12/27/1971
Domestic Policy
Report
A report detailing Ed McDaniel's proposal
for T.V. and Audio feeds for the 1972
surrogate candiates. 1 pg.
12
17
12/28/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
The lack of youth activities or registration
drives in California. 1 pg.
12
17
12/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
The recent article in the National Journal
entitled, "Teachers and Politics", in which it
hints that the National Education Association
is preparing to have influence in the 1972
election. 1 pg.
12
17
12/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
The development of a Youth Speaking Corps
as a means to capture the youth vote. 1 pg.
12
17
12/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
The Citizens Committee Report, and the
need to emphasize the "President", not
simply "Nixon" alone. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 4 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
17
12/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Larry Higby and Gordon Strachan to
Jeb Magruder. RE: The need to increase the
number of campus polls, and establish trial
heats. 1 pg.
12
17
12/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
The Campaign Telephone Capability. 1 pg.
12
17
White House Staff
Memo
From HGK to unknown receiver. RE:
Message that states, "Do you want me to
pursue?" 1 pg.
12
17
12/7/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Herbert G. Klein to Newey T.
Trelegan. RE: The computer telephone
polling and promotional system developed
by Mr. Trelegan. 1 pg.
12
17
11/24/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Newey T. Trelegan to Herbert Klein.
RE: Cambell & Trelegan Inc., and its
development of a computer based telephone
polling machine that can place from sixty to
a thousand calls at once. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 5 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
17
12/13/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to John N. Mitchell.
RE: The final questionnaire's for the New
Hampshire, Florida, and Wisconsin polls. 1
pg.
12
17
Domestic Policy
Other Document
Wisconsin Statewide Study that asks such
questions as: Which of the following issues is
the single most important problem facing the
United States, and what are the important
accomplishments/failures of the Nixon
Administration? 25 pgs.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Page 6 of 6
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 235
Folder:
Strachan Chron M-Z December 1971
Document
Disposition
81
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO MARIK re:' RUCKELSHAUS" 12/31/71
82
Retain
Open
83
Return Private/PoliticalS7RACHA TO MAGRUDER 1e: ASHBROOK ANNOUNCEMENT"
12/30/71
84
Retain
Open
85
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO MALEK re:" CABINET /SUB- CABINET
MEETING" 12/29/71
86
Return
Private/Politicals STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" re: "QUESTIONS" 12/29/71
87
Return Private/PoliticalSTRACHAN TO MARIK re:" MUSKIE ISSUES" 12/29/71
88
Return Private/PoliticalS7RACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" DENT ISSUES MEETING/DECEMBER
22" 12/28/71
89
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" re: NEW HAMPSHIRE/ / ALLAN
WALKER" 12/28/71
90
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re: re:" ED MCDANIEL" 12/28/71
91
Return
Private/PoliticalSTRACMAN TO MAGRUDER re:" YOUTH REGIST 10N/CALITURN
12/28/71
92
Retain
Open
93
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" TEACHERS AND POLITICS"
12/22/71
94
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" re: YOUTH SPEAKING CORPS"
12/21/71
95
Retain
Open
96
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" "CITIZENS COMMITTEE
REPORT" 12/18/71
97
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN MISBY TO MAGRUDER re:" CAMPUS POLL 5" 12/18/71
98
Retain
Open
99
Retain
Open
100
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re: CAMPAIGN TELEPHONE
CAPABILITY" 12/15/21
101
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MITCHELL re." PRIMARY STATES POLL" 12/13/71
102
Retain
Open
103
Retain
Open
104
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re: DEMOCRATIC COMPUTER
12/10/71
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 235
105
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" GOP LEADERSHIP CON-
FERENCE, MARCH 1-4
106
Retain Open
107
Retain Open
108
Retain Open
109
Retain Open
110
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" RALPH BUNJE 12/2/71
111
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO MAGRUDER re:" YOUTH MEETING IN CHICAGO
12/1/71
112
Retain
Open
113
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO McDONOUGH re:" re: DEAR MR. Mc DONOUGH;
YOUR LETTER OF DECEMBER THE 21ST HAS BEEN.. 12/26
114
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO SLOAN re: MUSKIE FUNDRAISING MAILING"
12/31/71
115
Retain Open
116
Return
Private/Political STRACHAN TO TIMMONS re:" CONVENTION 1973 12/291
117
Return Private/Political STRACHAN TO WALKER, JR. re:" DEAR ALLEN: THANKS For
SENDING THE LAPEL "N" PIN AND THE FLAG." 12/28/71
December 31, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR :
BOB MARIK
FROM :
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT :
Ruckelshaus
Another interesting story on Muskie and the environmental
issue is the recent report that "Ruckelshaus is very loyal
to RN but Muskie would keep him on. If this is really
Muskie's position or he could be pushed to it, this would
make the environment a much less potent issue for him.
Just a thought.
GS:pmJeb Magruder
December 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR :
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM :
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT :
Ashbrook Announcement
GOP Chairman Andrews of Ohio apparently did not
receive the "line" on how the President will do
in the New Hampshire primary with both Ashbrook
and McCloskey in the race. If you or Harry
Flemming will be contacting him soon, would you
let me know?
Thank you.
Administratively Confidential
December 29, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Cabinet/Sub-Cabinet Meeting
I trust your Sub-Cabinet meeting went well. How was
John Scali's performance?
The reason for the inquiry is Lyn Nofziger's suggestion to
Bob Haldeman that someone "warn Cabinet and Sub-Cabinet that
the time has come to make sure they do not make decisions
that could be helpful to Democrats or hurt Republicans".
(Original memorandum attached.)
Nofziger doesn't need an answer but you may want to use
his suggestion in your meetings with Cabinet and Sub-Cabinet
members.
GS:1m
Republican
National
Committee.
December 16, 1971
PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR BOB HALDEMAN
FROM LYN NOFZIGER in
Two or three things have happened in the last week or so to
make it clear to me that cabinet and sub-cabinet officers are
more than ever in position to make decisions that in an election
year would be politically harmful.
I urge that steps be taken to warn cabinet and sub-cabinet that
the time has come to make sure that they do not make decisions
that could be helpful to Democrats or hurtful to Republicans.
This year, more than the past three, we should make sure that
major announcements and decisions are made public by Republicans.
I think the appropriate White House staff members should also be
forewarned. My suggestion, of course, is that any cautioning by
done orally--and frequently.
Burn this.
- Gifford -grantsmanship
- Scali - cabinet +Sal Cal mtg
-
December 29, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Questions
Attached are several interesting questions about
Muskie's stands on certain issues. If you think they would
be useful would you let me know the responses?
Thank you.
GS:1m
QUESTIONS FOR SENATOR MUSKIE:
Senator, you are known as "Mr. Clean" in the Senate but I have read
stories that you supported actions that resulted in polluting a once-clear
trout stream in your own State of Maine. Can you explain this apparent
contradiction ?
***
Senator, I understand you are pushing hard to build an oil refinery on the
Coast of Maine even though this may mean land and air pollution. I also
understand that it is possible that tankers bringing in the oil could pollute
the water. Could you explain this ?
***
Senator, you are supposed to be a close friend of Fred Vahlsing, the man
who is polluting Prestile Stream in your State of Maine. Could you tell us
how much you have received from him in the way of campaign contributions ?
***
Senator Muskie, you have protested against President Nixon's use of
television. Can you tell me why you never protested during the Kennedy
and Johnson years ?
***
Senator Muskie, you have never made your position clear on busing. Can
you say if you favor busing for the purpose of climinating de facto segregation
QUESTIONS FOR SENATOR MUSKIE
Senator Muskie, there is a story going around that you have called the
young men who have gone to Canada to avoid the draft patriots. Is this
true ?
***
December 29, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB MARIK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Muskie Issues
In the attached Muskie Weekly Summary from the RNC, the
point is made that (s)everal authorities were critical
of the Muskie water pollution bill which calls for sero
pollution by 1985".
It would be interesting to know what authorities, since
many believe this will be one of Muskie's biggest issues.
GS:1m
RNC RESEARCH DIVISION
DECEMBER 24, 1971
SENATOR EDMUND S. MUSKIE
December 13 - December 19, 1971
SUMMARY
Agriculture
-Claiming the President has "turned his
back" on farmers, Muskie called for anti-
trust legislation to prevent big business
from taking over agriculture. (p. 398)
Health Care
(
-Muskie outlined a 3-point program to
improve health care. (p. 398)
Delaware
-A campaign organization has been set up,
headed by Hoge T. Sutherland. (p. 400)
Massachusetts
-Some Kennedy supporters appear to be
joining the Muskie camp. (p. 400)
Senator Thomas McIntyre
-Has endorsed Muskie. (p.400)
(D -- N. H.)
Governor John Gilligan
-Reportedly will shift his position and
endorse Muskie. (p.400)
Polls
-Muskie again leads other contenders in
the Harris Survey, but trails the
President in Gallup and California. (p.401)
Christian Science
-Survey indicates leaders in 22 states
Monitor
support Muskie or are leaning toward
him. (p. 401)
Voting Scores
-Muskie has voted on only 59 percent of
this year's roll call votes. (p. 402)
MUSKIE WEEKLY SUMMARY
PAGE 398
DECEMBER 13 - 19, 1971
TRAVEL
Date
Place
Occasion
December 14
New York City
Occasion Unknown
December 15
New York City
Speech Ileitis and Colitis
Foundation
December 16
New Hampshire and
Campaigning
Massachusetts
December 17
Kansas City,
Speech -- National Farmers
Missouri
Organization
December 18 - 21
California
Campaigning
Muskie postponed a December 17 meeting with Philadelphia Mayor-elect Frank
Rizzo, when a scheduled television appearance in that city was cancelled.
Aides say the meeting will be held in January.
ON THE
ISSUES
Domestic Affairs
Agriculture
In a speech in Kansas City, Muskie called for new antitrust legislation designed
to prevent big business from monopolizing American agriculture.
Muskie also said the President "has turned his back on the American farmer"
and called for a stronger system of collective bargaining for farmers.
AP, UPI
December 17, 1971
Health Care
Calling the nation's health services a "system of medical neglect," Muskie
proposed a 3-point program to remedy the problem:
1) Federal incentives should be used to persuade
medical schools to expand enrollments.
2) The nation should shift from a system dependent on
individual doctors to one built on the concept of a
health group composed of all medical professions.
MUSKIE WEEKLY SUMMARY
PAGE 399
DECEMBER 13 - 19, 1971
Health Care (continued)
3) Federal bonuses should be used to encourage doctors
to work in central cities and rural areas, and the
use of paramedics should be expanded.
Speech -- Ileitis and Colitis Federation
New York Times
December 16, 1971
Pollution
Several authorities were critical of the Muskie water pollution bill,
which calls for zero-pollution by 1985.
EPA head William Ruckelshaus said the environment issue is a
"tempting bauble for any aspiring politician," and added that
the goal was impossible to reach.
UPI
December 17, 1971
The man expected to be Philadelphia's new Water Commissioner, Carmen
Guarino, told reporters if the Muskie bill becomes law, there will
be another increase in that city's water rates. In July, the
average water bill was raised 45 percent. Guarino said the bill
"doesn't make sense."
Philadelphia Inquirer
December 14, 1971
Foreign Policy
Dollar Devaluation
Muskie indicated he would support the President's efforts to devalue
the dollar to achieve more favorable exchange rates.
AP
December 14, 1971
Latin America
A statement released by Muskie said the Administration's policy makes
it appear "the United States has become blind and indifferent" towards
Latin America.
MUSKIE WEEKLY SUMMARY
PAGE 400
DECEMBER 13 - 19, 1971
Latin America (continued)
Muskie added the Alliance for Progress was "discarded. .with no
good substitute in sight." The Senator called for a new policy,
"reconstructed from the shambles the Nixon administration has made
of the Alliance."
(Muskie did not propose a more specific alternative.)
Undated Press Release
STAFF AND
ORGANIZATION
Delaware
Hoge T. Sutherland, a DuPont Company attorney, will head up the
Muskie drive in Delaware. He announced plans to set up headquarters
in Wilmington, Kent, Sussex, and Newcastle Counties.
Massachusetts
K. Dun Gifford, former legislative assistant to Ted Kennedy, has
joined the Massachusetts' Muskie steering committee.
House Speaker David Bartley was co-host for a Muskie breakfast in
Boston. He indicated this does not represent an irrevocable
commitment to Muskie. This is significant because Bartley has long
been identified as a strong Kennedy supporter.
Michigan
Sander Levin, unsuccessful '70 gubernatorial candidate, will head
the campaign in Michigan. This move places him out of contention
for the senatorial contest.
New Hampshire
Senator Thomas McIntyre has endorsed Muskie. He will not actively
campaign for Muskie because he is in a close race for reelection.
Ohio
Governor John Gilligan, reportedly uncomfortable in a favorite son
MUSKIE WEEKLY SUMMARY
PAGE 401
DECEMBER 13- 19, 1971
Ohio (continued)
role, is expected to endorse Muskie. There have been reports he
will announce his support on December 22.
Wisconsin
Thirty state legislators have endorsed Muskle.
U. S. Representatives David Obey and Henry Reuss endorsed Muskie.
POLLS
Harris Survey Presidential Preference
Muskie has regained his lead in the Harris Survey among the Democratic
contenders. Muskie leads Kennedy by one percentage point (22 percent --
21 percent). The poll was conducted between October 28 and November 12.
Gallup Poll -- Trial Heats
In a poll conducted November 19 - 22, Muskie trails the President by
three percentage points in the latest trial heat. (RMN - 44 percent,
Muskie - 41 percent, Wallace - 10 percent)
California Poll -- Trial Heats
In a series of surveys conducted in November, Muskie trails the
President by two percentage points in a three-way race with Wallace.
(RMN - 42 percent, ESM - 40 percent)
In a four-way race (including McCarthy), Muskie trails the President
by seven percentage points. (37 percent - 30 percent) In a four-
way race (with Lindsay), Muskie trailed by eight points. (39 percent -
31 percent)
Christian Science Monitor -- Democratic Leaders
Reporters for the Monitor found that top Democrats in 22 states are
either now behind Muskie or leaning in his direction. Those states
included Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, lowa,
Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New York, New Hampshire,
North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah,
MUSKIE WEEKLY SUMMARY
PAGE 402
DECEMBER 13 - - 19, 1971
Christian Science Monitor (continued)
Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Christian Science Monitor
December 13, 1971
Nebraska Poll
Muskie and Kennedy are sharing the lead (16 percent) as the presidential
preference of Nebraska registered Democrats. The poll was conducted
during the first week in December.
Omaha World Herald
December 14, 1971
VOTING
SCORES
Voting Participation
Vote Participation
Roll Call Votes
Muskie Votes
Score
Oct.-Nov. 171
75
44%
Jan.-Nov.
387
228
59%
Presidential Support
Presidential Support
Roll Call Votes
Muskie Votes
Score **
Oct.-Nov. 23
6
21%
Jan.-Nov. 76
17
22%
Source: Congressional Quarterly
Weekly Reports
*
% of roll calls in which Senator Muskie voted "yea" or "nay."
** % of roll calls on which Senator Muskie voted in agreement with
the President.
December 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Dent Issues Meeting/December 22
I thought the December 22 issues meeting was the best yet to be
held. Harlow, Haig, Cole, Harper, and Garment all had excellent
suggestions. It would be a shame to loose these ideas. Weren't
you going to prepare minutes for the Attorney General with a
carbon copy for Mr. Haldeman?
GS:1n
Dent, Horlow, Haig, Cole, Harper, Garment, 12/22
magruder, Marill, Goodearle, Johnandravs, Bol Brow
Bryce Harlow believes P shld speak out
as C in chip on mili budget
before mar l ahead of nH (horl)+Flu.
nsc candid assessment - on way down
Harlow - Candor w/l BJ recerd
don't drift nte 2ad ration.
- primarily a response to Conservis,
(Garment) oinee gene populice can't be
pushed farther right by left, bil Sen's
Dent - P has across the bd pr/leadership
of Rep party.
Harlow - cant get a lecture en chastity
pr/a prostitute, Dem's will be
hard pressed to use this to their advanty
- but prol: will be in undermining
the Rep party worders.
Haig - can't be too tricky on pocusing
on some grps rather argu P
stay
11 realigning estern world then
we
summitry and
2
good Ael budget - so focus
if goes to (noscou + Pelling
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NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
New Hampshire Highway Hotel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Phone (603) 224-7411
Governor Lane Dwinell - Chairman
G. Allan Walker, Jr. - Executive Director
December 15, 1971
Mr. Gordon Straham
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Gordon:
As you know, during the 1968 campaign, the small Nixon
"N" that was worn by many Nixon supporters became very
popular.
Recognizing that few presidents have been as closely
identified with flag and country as President Nixon,
I have attempted to design a pin that would be attrac-
tive, unique and yet appropriate. Hopefully, it would
be an effective campaign pin and further establish this
"identity".
If you agree that the enclosed pin achieves these ob-
jectives, I will have a limited number manufactured at
my expense for distribution among my key New Hampshire
people.
Sincerely,
Allan
G. Allan Walker, Jr.
GAW:ku
P.S. please bring this to the attention
of R.H.
Thank
A.W.
December 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire/Allan Walker
Allan Walker is a pleasant, competent fellow and a personal
friend. Unfortunately, as the attached letter indicates,
he misunderstands the lines of responsibility for the
Campaign. In terms of getting a specific answer to Walker,
that should come from you or Peter Dailey I would guess.
More important, however, is the problem of the lines of
authority. I would imagine that you and Harry Flemming would
have convinced your people in the field that decisions
concerning the Campaign flow from the National Committee
for the Re-Election of the President, not the White House.
A copy of my letter to Allan Walker is attached.
GS:1m
December 28, 1971
Dear Allan:
Thanks for sending the lapel "N" pin and the
flag. I will enjoy wearing them proudly.
However, in terms of approval for the design
for campaign use, the person who has the
responsibility for approval is Job Magroder.
I have referred your letter to him, but
naturally kept the pin and flag.
I trust you had a pleasant Christmas. We
all look forward to quite a year.
with best regards,
Sincerely,
Gorden Strachan
Mr. G. Allan Walker, Jr.
Executive Director
New Hampshire Committee for the
Re-Election of the President
New Hampshire Righway Notel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
GS:lm
December 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Ed McDaniel
You and I have discussed Ed McDaniel and his usefulness to
the Campaign in the context of "direct" or "ask" Magruder
to use him. Jack Caulfield concurs with several on the
White House Staff that this man is good. I trust he will
receive more than pro forma consideration.
CO: Jack Caulfield
GS:1m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date 12/27/71
H. R. HALDEMAN
TO:
FROM:
JOHN J. CAULFIELD
SUBJECT: ED MC DANIEL
For your information.
12/27/71
SUBJECT:
ED MC DANIEL - T.V. AND AUDIO FEEDS
FOR '72 SURROGATE CANDIDATES
Be advised that Ed Mc Daniel has been asked to pro forma
submit a bid and proposal for T.V. and Audio feeds for
'72 surrogate candidates in connection with Campaign '72.
He has been in touch with DeVan Shumway of the White
House staff in this regard. Ed believes the decision will
be made from 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue.
While I am reluctant to inject myself into this area, I
have done so because of Ed's proven competence in this
field, his 1960 and 1968 performance, and his strong
loyalty to the President.
I am not sure that those persons presently in decision
making position are similarly aware. Hence this note to
you for whatever action you deem advisable.
December 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Youth Registration/Califormis
Last night Ken Riets indicated that no youth activities or
registration drives were under way in California because the
Campaign leadership questions had not been resolved in that
state.
In a memorandum for the President received on December 23,
the following statement by Jamie McLane is made: "A selective
registration drive by the Party is under way now in San Diego
in the 100 largest precincts."
You may want to have Riets and McLane meet and discuss this
apparent inconsistency.
Just a thought.
CC: Charles W. Colson
December 22, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Teachers and Politics
In the most recent issue of National Journal, there is an
article entitled "Teachers and Politics" in which it was
suggested that the National Education Association is
preparing to move in to power politics in the 1972 election.
They are talking about having a political action committee
similar to labor's. However, one's immediate reaction of
impending disaster should be modified by the fact that
the NEA's membership list splits right down the middle
politically - 40% Republican, 40% Democratic, and 20%
independent. It might be worth our while to take the
40% Republican (higher than the national average) and use
this group to our advantage. If you think this idea has
some merit, we should talk about it and figure out what
sort of recommendation we should get together to get
approval, and pick one man responsible if that approval
is granted.
Just a thought.
GS:1m
December 21, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Youth Speaking Corps
I know you worked on this project when you were here
on the staff, but the possibility of having a youth
speaking corps has recently been reraised in connection
with your plans with Ken Rietz for capturing the youth
vote. Would you advise me of your plans?
Also, on page eight of your weekly report, polls from the
University of Houston, Baylor, and Springwood High School
indicate that Lindsay leads all other contenders for the
Democratic nomination. Wouldn't it be valuable to get this
sort of information out?
Just a thought.
GS: hkkb : GS:dg
December 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Citizens Committee Report
In going back through task force reports, in the Citizens'
proposal prepared for the Attorney General, I noticed that
all the references are to Businessmen for Nixon, Lawyers
for Nixon, Doctors for Nixon, etc. The primary purpose
of Bob's suggestion that you accept "Re-Elect our President"
was to emphasize the "President". Everything you do,
including the naming of Citizens' groups, should do
the same -- that is, emphasize the "President", not
"Nixon" alone.
Would you cover this with all your people and advise me.
Thank you.
GS:dg
CONFIDENTIAL EYES ONLY
December 18, 1971
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.0.300/5, Section
By. Embrise Date 1-18-80
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
L. HIGBY
GORDON STRACHAN
We need the start cranking up the business of eampus polls and
encouraging them and begin building a program whereby we
gradually increase the number of campus polls that we release.
For example, the President went to the University of Miami
while in Key Biseayne last time and discovered they had held a
trial hest pell there and that he won over all candidates, (Something
I doubt the Campaign Committee is aware of.)
What we need to de here is start picking those campuses, large
campuses, that we can win like the University of Miami and begin
to organise shill heats on campus and build a program of releasing
these trial heats.
On those sampuses where we can't win, rather than doing trial heats,
we should just do a general question about who do you want to see
elected to the Presidency. This way we will still come out strong
because of the large number of Democratic candidates and the feel
at this time.
Will you please let us know what is happening on this program by
January 3rd.
LH:kb
Deasember 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Telephone Capability
Herb Klein sent Bob Haldeman the attached material regarding
campaign telephone capability and as you can see, he is
asking Bob whether or not he should pursue this man's offer.
This obviously falls within your campaign structure,
probably under Bob Marik. Would you determine whether you
want to check this man's offer and advise Herb Klein?
GS:1m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 13
Do you want me to
pursue?
HGK
THE WHITE HOUSE
December 7, 1971
Dear Mr. Trelegan:
Thank you for your letter of November 24.
I do appreciate your courtesy in calling to my
attention the capability of the computer telephone
polling and promotional system which you have
developed. While I can think of no immediate use
to which my office might put it, I will certainly
keep in mind its availability and capability.
Thank you again for writing.
With best wishes for the holidays and coming
year,
Sincerely,
Hubait S. We
Herbert G. Klein
Director of Communications
for the Executive Branch
Mr. Newcy T. Trelegan
Vice President
Campbell and Trelegan, Inc.
24 Crescent Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02154
24 CRESCENT STREET
WALTHAM, MASS. 02154
617-891-9310
November 24, 1971
hr. Herbert klien
Director of Communications
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Klien:
Campboll & Trelegan Inc. has designed a computer based telephone
polling and promotional device which has the capability of placing
from sixty to a thousand cimultaneons telephone calls either locally,
regionally, or nationally, OF any mix thereof, patting forth a mossage
and/or talking in information. For example, even the President's OWN
voice could be used asking the opinion of the recipients of the call
on various issue.. That opinion would be recorded; in one instance,
in the form of an instant national poll by toj.ic or personality and
in the other instance, to precipitate further communication with that
individual in the form of a machine generated but personal appearing
lotter.
1 would be very pleased to discuss this technique with you at any
time. The system would Do modified to your specific requirements
and could be operational within 120 days.
Howey Sinceroly,
Newey T. Trelegan
Vice President
NTT/ban
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
December 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Primary States Poll
Bob Tester sent three copies of the final questionnaire
for the New Hampshire, Florida, and Wisconsin poll. Bob
Haldeman asked that X forward to you your copy.
GS:1m
327 John R - Detroit, Michigan 48226
No 1-4
WISCONSIN STATEMIDE STUDY
State 5-6
Hellc, I'm Mrs.
from Market Opinion Research, a national research company
Wave 7
with headquarters in Detroit. We are making a study of problems and political
Card 3
figures in Wisconsin.
Area 0-12
Job 13-14
1. Are you now registered to vote here in Wisconsin?
2 Yes
1 No
(IF "YES", CONTINUE WITH INTERVIEW BEGINNING WITH QUESTION 2)
(IF "NO", ASK:)
a. Do you intend to register so you will be able to vote in the 1972
Card 1
Presidential election?
2 Yes
1 No
(IF "NO", TERMINATE INTERVIEW)
(IF "YES", CONTINUE WITH INTERVIEW)
2. What do you think are the most important problems facing the United States as
a nation at this time?
15-26
3. Which one of these do you think is the single most important problem facing
the United States? (CIRCLE JUST ONE ABOVE)
27-38
4. Do you feel things in the country are generally going in the right direction
today or do you feel things have pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track?
39-2 Right direction
1 Wrong track
0 Don't know
a. Why do you feel that way? (PROSE)
40-63
b. Any other reasons?
5. Overall, do you think the United States as a nation is better off or worse off
than it was three or four years ago?
64-3 Better off
1 Worse off
2 About the same
0 Don't know
a. Why do you say that? (PRODE)
65-76
77-80
Blk
6
How, I'm going to mention several problems and issues to you and using this
Card 2
scale card (HAT) APT. 35 (202), I'd like you to rate how important of a
1-14 as C1
problem each one is 10 J.d. (ROTATE)
Inflation
Racial problems
Taxes
Underployment
Vietnar:
Environrent/Pollution
Education
Crime
National defense
Alpha
Health care
15-27
Drugs
Bussing of school children
General unrest in the country
7. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Richard Nixon is handling his job
as President?
28-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
a. Why do you say that? (PROBE)
29-40
8. What do you think are the most important accomplishments of the Nixon
Administration?
41-52
9. What do you think are the major failures of the Nixon Administration?
53-64
10. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Nixon is handling the
Vietnam situation?
65-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
11. Do you feel that President Nixon's plan for withdrawal of U.S. troops from
Vietnam brings our troops back too fast, too slow, or just about right?
66-3 Too fast
1 Too slow
2 About right
0 Don't know
12. Do you think tist the United States should withdrew all its troops regardless
of
what or not the on se release our Priseners of Mar or that
we should keep some trocos in Metnam until all our Prisoners of War are
released?
67-2 unde 3 rdless of POW
] Kr some trosos there
0 Don't know
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13. As you probably know, we have had a continuing problem with inflation and
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unemployment recently. Do you think business, governm ent, labor, or the
consumers is most responsible for this problem?
68-3 Business
4 Government
2 Labor
1 Consumers
0 Don't know
14. Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Nixon is dealing with the
economic conditions in this country?
69-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
15. A proposal has been made to shift the major cost of public education from
the property tax to the sales tax -- this would have the effect of lowering
the property taxes and increasing prices. Would you be for or against this
proposal?
70-2 For
1 Against
0 Don't know
16. Are you in favor or not in favor of racially integrated public schools?
71-2 In favor
1 Not in favor
0 Don't know
(IF "IN FAVOR", ASK:)
a. Are you in favor or not in favor of bussing public school students to
achieve racially integrated public schools?
72-2 In favor
1 Not in favor
0 Don't know
17. If the federal court ruled that our school district had to bus students to
!
get racial balance in the schools, would you be willing to have your child
bussed if the bus ride took the following length of time?
Not
Don't
Willing
Willing
Know
10 minute school bus ride
2
1
0
20 minute school bus ride
2
1
0
73
30 minute school bus ride
2
1
0
74
45 minute school bus ride
2
1
0
75
76-80 Blk
4
18. There has been a lot of talk about ecology and the environment lately. When
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you think about ecology and the environmental problems, what specific problems
come to mind? (ASK OPEN WED - DO NOT PROMPT RESPONSE)
1-14 as C1
15-1 Air pollution
16-1 Solid waste/Recycling
17-1 Population
18-1 Noise
19-1 Water pollution
20-1 Land use/Parks
21-1 Use of the sicals/Pesticides
22-1 Other: (SPECIFY)
25-1 Don't know
23-24
19. We have had a serious problem with drugs and narcotics in our country during
the last few years. What do you think should be done to solve this problem?
(PROBE)
26-37
20. Who do you think is most to blame for this problem? (ASK OPEN ENDED - DO NOT
PROMPT RESPONSE)
38-1 Federal government
39-1 State government
40-1 Local government
41-1 Schools
42-1 Police
43-1 Courts
44-1 Parents
45-1 General moral deterioration
46-1 Youth/Students
47-1 Other: (SPECIFY)
48-49
50-1 Don't know
21. Who do you think should be most responsible for solving this problem -- Federal
government, State government, Local government, schools, parents?
51-1 Federal government
2 State government
3 Local government
4 Schools
5 Parents
0 Don't know
22. Now, I would like to read you some opinions people have expressed on a number
of different issues. After I read each opinion statement, I'd like to have
you tell me the answer on this card which best expresses your personal feelings
about that particular opinion (HAND AGREE-DISAGREE CARD). Here's the first
statement:
Neither
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Agree Disearee Disagree Disagree
1. I think we should srend what
ever we have to on our military
capability to stay ahead of the
Russians even if it means we
have to spend less on domestic
52
programs.
5
4
3
2
1
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(Question 22 Continued)
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Neither
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Agree
Agree Disagree Disagree Disagree
2. As a result of the President's
new economic policy, I feel
more confident about my future
than I did last year.
5
4
3
2
1
53
3. I think that the treatment of
blacks in our country has
improved under the Mixon
Administration during the past
three years.
5
4
3
2
1
54
4. I think that, in trying to
achieve equal opportunities for
ail racial minority groups, we
are going .too fast.
5
4
3
2
1
55
5. I think the Federal government
should give financial aid to
parochial schools if the money
is not used for any religious
purposes.
5
4
3
2
}
56
6. I think the Federal government
should be responsible for pro-
viding complete health care
services for everyone in our,
country.
5
4
3
2
1
57
7. I'd gladly pay more taxes or
slightly higher prices if I
knew that money would go to
reduce pollution and help clean
up our environment.
5
4
3
2
1
58
8. It's a mistake for President
Nixon to visit Communist China.
5
4
3
2
1
59
9. School children should be
bussed out of their neighbor-
hoods if it is necessary to
achieve racial balance in the
schools.
5
4
3
2
1
60
10. In the long run the President's
new economic policies and the
wage/price freeze will benefit
the working man.
5
4
3
2
1
61
11. The only way to stop the rising
crime rate is to have more
police and tougher la..
enforcement.
5
4
3
2
1
62
12. Keeping our economy strong is
more important than worring
about pollution.
5
4
3
2
1
63
13. I think that keeping our
military capability stronger
than the Russians improves our
chances for place in the long
run.
5
4
3
2
1
64
6 -
(Question 22 Continued)
Neither
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
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Agree
Agree Disacree Disagree Disagree
14. I think that the government
should give some financial
aid to carechial schools SO
that all the carochial
school students aren't
dumped into our public
school systems?
5
4
3
2
1
65
23. Now, I'd like you to think about Richard Tixen for a moment, not only as the
President but as an individual. What two if three words do you think best
describe Richard Nixon as a person?
66-77
24. With regard to President Nixon's accomplishments up to now, would you say he
is -- better than most of our Presidents, about average, or not as good as
most of our Presidents?
78-3 Better than most of our Presidents
2 About average
1 Not as good.as most of our Presidents
0 Don't know
25. Which of the following statements on this card (HAND CARD FOR 0. 25) best
describes how you feel about the information the Nixon administration gives
the public?
79-3 Always frank and truthful with the public
2 Tries to make things seem more favorable than
they really are
1 Holds back or slants information that would
make the Administration look bad
0 Don't know
80 = Blk
26. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Spiro Agnew is handling his job as
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Vice President?
1-14 as C1
15-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
a. Why do you say that? (PROBE)
16-27
27. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Edmund Muskie?
28-39
28. How much do you feel you know about Edmand Muskie and what he stands for --
a great deal, a fair : count, or very little?
40-3 Great deal
2 Fair amount
1 Very little
0 Don't know
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29. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Hubert Humphrey?
41-52
30. How much do you feel you know about Hubert Humphrey and what he stands for --
a great deal, a fair amount, or very little?
53-3 Great deal
2 Fair amount
1 l'ery little
0 Don't know
31. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of George Wallace?
54-65
32. How much do you feel you know about George Wallace and what he stands for --
a great deal, a fair amount, or very little?
66-3 Great deal
2 Fair amount
1 Very little
0 Don't know
33. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Edward Kennedy?
67-78
34. How much do you feel you know about Edward Kennedy and what he stands for --
a great deal, a fair amount, or very little?
79-3 Great deal
2 Fair amount
1 Very little
0 Don't know
80=Blk
35. Now, I'd like to mention several of the problems and issues we discussed
earlier to you and as I mention each one, I'd like you to rate President
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Nixon on how well he is handling each one? (HAND ABILITY CARD) (ROTATE)
1-14 as C1
Q. 35
0. 36
a. Inflation
b. Racial problems
C. Taxes
d. Unemployment
e. Vietnam
f. Environment
9. Education
Alpha
h. Crime
15-27
i. National defense
j. Health care
28= 1 M
k. Drugs
2 K
1. Bussing
m. General unrest in the country
Alpha
29-41
8
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36. New, I'd like to go through the list once more and have you rate Edmund
Muskie on his Cility to randle each one. (RECORD 11. 2. 35 OK PAGE 7
IN RIGHT HAND )
37. Here is a list of the issues we just discussed (HAND ISSUE CARD). When
you decide how to vote for President next year, which one of these issues
will be nost important to you?
Alpha
42
38. Inewhich one of these areas do you think President Mixon has done his best
job?
Alpha
43
39. In which one of these areas do you think he has done his poorest job?
Alpha
44
40. In which one of these areas do you think Senator Muskie would do the best
job as President?
Alpha
45
41. In which one do you think he would do his poorest job?
Alpha
46
GO TO GREEN SCALES
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36. Now, I'd like to go through the list once more and have you rate Edward
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Kennedy on his ability to handle each one. (RECORD IN Q. 35 ON PAGE 7
IN RIGHT HAND COLUMN)
37. Here is a list of the issues we just discussed (HAND ISSUE CARD). When
you decide how to vote for President next year, which one of these issues
will be most important to you.
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38. In which one of these áreas do you think President Nixon has done his best
job?
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39. In which one of these areas do you think he has done his poorest job?
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40. In which one of these areas do you think Senator Kennedy would do the best
job as President?
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41. In which one do you think he would do his poorest job?
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42. What do you think are the most important problems facing the State of
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Wisconsin at the present time?
C 1
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43. Which one of these do you think is the single most important problem
facing Wisconsin? (CI LE C.ST 0.00
27-38
44. Overall, do you think Wisconsin as a State is better off or worse off than
it was three or four years ago?
39-3 Better off
1 Worse off
2 About the same
0 Don't know
45. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Pat Lucey is handling his job as
Governor?
40-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
46. Do you approve or disapprove of the way William Proxmire is handling his job
as U.S. Senator?
41-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
47. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Gaylord Nelson is handling his job
as U.S. Senator?
42-2 Approve
1 Disapprove
0 Don't know
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48. Now, I'm going to hand you seven sample general election ballots. These ballots
each have one or more possible contests for some of the offices We will be
voting on next year. I would like you to mark each one of the ballots just
as you would if the election were being held today.
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49. Now, as you probably know, there will be a Presidential Primary election here
in Wisconsin next spring. Do you intend to vote in the Republican primary election
for President in April of 1972?
43-2 Yes
1 No
0 Don't know
(IF "NO" OR "DON'T KNOW", SKIP TO C. 55 AND CONTINUE INTERVIEW)
(IF "YES", CONTINUE WITH QUESTION 50)
50. Would you prefer to have President Nixon run unopposed or have someone run
against him in the Wisconsin Primary?
44-2 Unopposed
1 Someone else
0 Don't know
(IF "SOMEONE ELSE", ASK:)
a. Would you prefer that who ever runs against President Nixon be more
liberal or more conservative than he is?
45-2 More liberal
1 More conservative
0 Don't know
51. Is there anyone in particular you would like to see run in the Republican
Primary other than President Nixon?
46-47
52. Can you tell me who Pete McCloskey is?
48-2 Yes
1 No
0 Don't know
(IF "YES", ASK:)
a. What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Pete
Mc Closkey?
49-58
b. What else? (PROBE)
59-68
C. How much do you feel you know about Pete McCloskey and what he stands for --
a great deal, à fair amount, or very little?
69-3 Great deal
2 Fair amount
1 Very little
0 Don't know
70-80
Blk
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53, Pote McCloskey is a Republican Concression from California who is considered
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to literal transfroside Mixon. If the Primary election were being
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held today and Pete McCloskey and Richard Mixon were the candidates, would
C1
you be voting for McCloskey or Nixon?
15-2 Mixon
1 McCloskey
0 Don't know
a. Why do you say that? (PROBE)
16-27
54. John Ashbrook is a Repulation Congressian from Ohio who is considered to be
more conservative tran resident Mixon. If the Primary election are being
held today and John Ashbrock, Pete McCloskey and Richard Nixon were the
candidates, would you be voting for Ashbrook, McCloskey or Nixon?
28-3 Nixon
2 Ashbrook
1 McCloskey
0 Don't know
a. Why do you say that? (PROBE)
29-40
41-80 Blk
55. In the last general election in which you voted, which answer on this card
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(HAND POLITICAL CARD) best describes how you voted for state and local
offices such as Governor and Senator?
47-1 Straight Democratic
2 Mostly Derocratic
3 A few more Democrats than Republicans
4 About equally for both parties
5 A few more Popublicans than Democrats
6 Mostly Republican
7 Straight Republican
0 Don't know
56. Generally speaking, in politics as of today do you consider yourself a Republican,
Democrat or what?
48-3 Republican
1 Democrat
2 Independent
0 Don't know/Neither
(IF "INDEPENDENT OR DON'T KNOW/NEITHER", ASK:)
a. Which way do you lear?
49-2 Recublican
1
0 Don't know
57. For whom did you vote for Fresident in 1968?
50-4 Nixon
2 Humanney
3 l'allace
1 Didn't vote
0 Don't know
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58. For whom did you vote for Governor in 1970?
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51-3 Olson
2 Lucey
1 Didn't vote
0 Don't know
59. For whom did you vote for Senator in 1970?
52-3 Nelson
2 Erickson
1 Didn't vote
0 Don't know
Now a few questions for statistical purposes?
60. What is your occupation?
53-54
a. (IF RESPONDENT IS NOT HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD) What is the occupation of the
head of this household?
55-56
61. What is your approximate age? (SHOW AGE CARD)
57-58-01 18-20 years
02 21-24 years
03 25-39 years
04 30-34 years
05 35-39 years
06 40-44 years
07 45-49 years
08 50-54 years
09 55-59 years
10 60-64 years
11 65 and over
00 Refused
62. What is the last grade of school you completed?
59-1 Grade school or less (Grades 1-8)
2 Some high school
3 Graduated high school (Grades 9-12)
4 Vocational/Technical school
5 Some college
6 Graduated college
7 Post graduate work
0 Refused
63. What is your religion?
60-1 Roman Catholic
2 Portestant
3 Jewish
4 Other: (SPECIFY)
64. (BY OBSERVATION) National origin of respondent?
61-4 White
3 Negro
2 Oriental
1 Rexican-American
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65. In what country was your grandfather born, that is your father's father?
62-63- 01 Austria
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02 Czechoslavakia
03 Denmark
04 England
05 Estonia
06 France
07 Germany
08 Hungary
09 Ireland
10 Italy
11 Latvia
12 Mexico
13 Netherlands
14 Norway
15 Poland
16 Portugal
17 Rumania
18 Russia
19 Spain
20 Sweden
21 Ukraine
22 United States
23 Yugoslavia
24 Other: (SPECIFY)
66. Are you a labor union member?
64- 2 Yes
1 No
(IF "NO", ASK:)
a. Is any member of your inmediate family a union member?
65- 2 Yes
1 No
:
67. (BY OBSERVATION) Sex:
:
66- 2 Male
1 Female
68. (SHOW INCOME CARD) Which classification includes your TOTAL FAMILY INCOME
in 1971 before taxes?
67- 1 0-$2,999
2 $3,000-$4,999
3 $5,000-$5,999
4 $6,000-$6,999
5 $7,000-$9,939
6 $10.000-014,999
7 $15,000-004,899
8 $25,000 and over
0 Refused
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Respondent's Name:
Respondent's Street Address:
City or Town:
State:
Zip:
Area Code:
Telephone Number:
NOTE: We always need telephone number for validation purposes.
68-80
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INTERVIEWER: Inform respondent about possible follow-up interviews, using this statement:
"This survey in which you have just taken part is a part of a
nationwide experiment to gather information about people's
reaction to the election, the Presidential candidates, and the
campaign. Between now and the election in November, we may
wish to talk to you again, but next time the interview would
be much shorter. We would like to have your telephone number
and perhaps conduct this interview over the telephone. As I
said, it will only take a few minutes. It will undoubtedly
be a couple of weeks before we would call you."
I have re-read this completed questionnaire and certify that all questions requiring
answers have been recorded in the respondent's exact words, and that all boxes and
spaces requiring an "X", a ther, or a letter are filled in. This bona fide interview
has been obtained according to quota and all interviewing specifications.
INTERVIEWER'S SIGNATURE:
DATE:
12-9-71
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Ballots
Scales
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT A
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
PRESIDENT
[ ] Richard M. Nixon
[] Edmund S. Muskie
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT B
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
PRESIDENT
[ ] Richard M. Nixon
[ ] Hubert H. Humphrey
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT C
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
PRESIDENT
[ ] Richard 11. Nixon
[ ] Ed..ard !!. Kennedy
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT D
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
PRESIDENT
[] Richard M. Nixon
[ ] Edmund S. Muskie
[] George C. Wallace
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT E
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
PRESIDENT
[] Richard M. Nixon
[ ] Hubert H. Humphrey
[ ] George C. Wallace
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT F
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
AMERICA INDEPENDENT
PRESIDENT
[] Richard 11. Nixon
[] Edward 11. Kennedy
[] George C. Wallace
Job #1646
SECRET BALLOT G
If you had to decide today, how would you vote between the candidates in the following
election situation?
REPUBLICAN
DEMOCRAT
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
PRESIDENT
[ ] Richard ::. Mixon
[ ] Edmund S. Muskie [ ] George C. Wallace
INDEPENDENT
INDEPENDENT
[ ] Eugene J. McCarthy
[ ] Shirley Chisholm
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EDMUND MUSKIE
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SCALE SHEET
EDWARD KENNEDY
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IMPORTANCE CARD
ABILITY CARD
a. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
a. EXTREMELY WELL
b. VERY IMPORTANT
b: VERY WELL
C. FAIRLY IMPORTANT
C. FAIRLY WELL
d. NOT VERY IMPORTANT
d. NOT VERY WELL
e. NOT AT ALL IMPORTANT
e. NOT AT ALL WELL
ISSUE CARD
CARD FOR QUESTION 25
a. INFLATION
ALWAYS FRANK AND TRUTHFUL WITH THE
PUBLIC
b. RACIAL PROBLEMS
C. TAXES
d. UNEMPLOYMENT
TRIES TO MAKE THINGS SEEM MORE FAVORABLE
THAN THEY REALLY ARE
e. VIETNAM
f. ENVIRONMENT
g. EDUCATION
HOLDS BACK OR SLANTS INFORMATION THAT
WOULD MAKE THE ADMINISTRATION LOOK
h. CRIME
BAD
i. NATIONAL DEFENSE
j. HEALTH CARE
k. DRUGS
1. BUSSING
m. GENERAL UNREST IN
THE COUNTRY