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From: Rita Hauser To: John Mitchell and H.R. Haldeman RE: Lindsay and Gardner. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/2/1970
From: Nick Ruwe To: H.R. Haldeman, H.G. Klein, and R.H. Finch RE: Campaign '70 Status Report. Includes description of different tabs A-D. 11 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/31/1970
From: Herb Klein To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign Scheduling Operation and Related Points. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/7/1970
From: Dick Howard To: H.R. Haldeman RE: An Outline of the Campaign '70 scheduling function. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/7/1970
From: Harry Dent To: H.R. Haldeman, Bryce Harlow, Bob Finch, Don Rumsfeld, and Murray Chotiner RE: An attachment evaluating the 1970 U.S. Senate campaigns. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/23/1970
From: Larry Higby To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Amount of money received from the O'Brien broadcast. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/2970
From: Harry Dent To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Bush Polls in Texas and Virginia Democrat primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/1970
From: Harry S. Dent To: H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman RE: Oregon voter registration for 1970 and 1968. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1970
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From: Rita Hauser To: John Mitchell and H.R. Haldeman RE: Lindsay and Gardner. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/2/1970
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From: Dick Howard To: H.R. Haldeman RE: An Outline of the Campaign '70 scheduling function. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/7/1970
From: Harry Dent To: H.R. Haldeman, Bryce Harlow, Bob Finch, Don Rumsfeld, and Murray Chotiner RE: An attachment evaluating the 1970 U.S. Senate campaigns. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/23/1970
From: Larry Higby To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Amount of money received from the O'Brien broadcast. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/2970
From: Harry Dent To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Bush Polls in Texas and Virginia Democrat primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/1970
From: Harry S. Dent To: H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman RE: Oregon voter registration for 1970 and 1968. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/14/1970
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19
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9/2/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Rita Hauser To: John Mitchell and
H.R. Haldeman RE: Lindsay and Gardner. 2
pgs.
19
7
8/31/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Nick Ruwe To: H.R. Haldeman, H.G.
Klein, and R.H. Finch RE: Campaign '70
Status Report. Includes description of
different tabs A-D. 11 pgs.
19
7
8/7/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Herb Klein To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Campaign Scheduling Operation and Related
Points. 2 pgs.
19
7
8/7/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Dick Howard To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
An Outline of the Campaign '70 scheduling
function. 4 pgs.
Monday, April 04, 2011
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19
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7/23/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Harry Dent To: H.R. Haldeman, Bryce
Harlow, Bob Finch, Don Rumsfeld, and
Murray Chotiner RE: An attachment
evaluating the 1970 U.S. Senate campaigns.
9 pgs.
19
7
7/15/2970
Campaign
Memo
From: Larry Higby To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Amount of money received from the O'Brien
broadcast. 2 pgs.
19
7
7/15/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Harry Dent To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Bush Polls in Texas and Virginia Democrat
primary. 1 pg.
19
7
7/14/1970
Campaign
Memo
From: Harry S. Dent To: H.R. Haldeman and
John Ehrlichman RE: Oregon voter
registration for 1970 and 1968. 2 pgs.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Page 2 of 2
P.
CONFIDENTIAL
September 2, 1970
To: John Mitchell
Bob Haldeman
R
From: Rita Hauser
Re: Lindsay and Gardner
I had a drink last night with Dick Aurelio (Lindsay's
manager) at his apartment, along with several other Reform
Democratic types who showed up after I arrived. Key items:
1. Lindsay is very distrustful of and disturbed by
the Gardner movement. Aurelio has seen Howard Stein several
times in an effort to dissuade him from financing Gardner,
but to no avail. Several of the Reformers noted how popular
Gardner was with their crowd as well as with liberal New York
Republicans. They all discount Ramsey Clark as worthless in
terms of the national scene.
All concerned had no doubt at all that the Presidency
is what is behind the Gardner movement, and Lindsay apparently
shares this view.
2. Aurelio noted that several reporters have talked directly
to Gardner on his movement, and they all feel, according to Aurelio,
that Gardner is very much interested in running. He won't say
yes, but he clearly doesn't say no. He engages in much speculation
about how an "outsider" could win a nomination. It is not clear
that Stein, Gardner and Company know which Party is in question
or whether this is a third party item. Further good plant stories
on Gardner in the national magazines were expected.
***
On the pure Lindsay front, I have heard from good authority
that the Democratic prospect is dimming. Lindsay people around
thecountry are getting a poor reading on him in terms of blue collar
and Labor support, and Lindsay is said to be fearful of entering
the Democratic primaries against Muskie, who is now sure to
be entering all of them. Best bet is that Lindsay will try to
stay neutral between Goldberg and Rockefeller largely because
Goldberg is not running well. Aurelio still talks mainly in
terms of the end of the two party system, Lindsay'e appeal
to the dissenters, Blacks, etc., and it is here that Gardner
cuts in.
***
I find it hard to see Gardner getting substantial
political strength, although he may well get newspaper and
intellectual support. If our assessment is that Lindsay still
has potential, then I think we ought to spread the line that
Lindsay backers are moving toward Gardner, that the luster is
off Lindsay, etc. I think we can use the Gagdner movement
to our advantage for the very reasons Lindsay is fearful of it.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
DETERMINED TO BE AN
WASHINGTON
Administrative EARNING 6-102
E.O.
12005,
Sc
August 31, 1970
By
BJ
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
H. G. KLEIN
R. H. FINCH
FROM:
NICK RUWE
NR
Campaign '70 Status Report
I now have, as part of the scheduling unit both Dick
Howard and Ed Barner. I may need one more person, but
I will decide this later, depending on how we are able
to function during the next few weeks.
We have established an effective liaison with all of
the principals with the exception of the Attorney General.
We are still not able to get answers out of his office.
We are receiving the schedules of the sub-Cabinet Officers
in all of the Departments to review for political signifi-
cance. We have also contacted most of the campaign managers
in the key states and discussed their plans and how we can
assist them in their objectives.
Tab A is a brief summary of significant completed events.
Some of these we arranged entirely and the others were
developed around non-political speaking engagements.
Tab B is a partial listing of events we are presently working
on. We made an attempt to schedule as many Cabinet Officers
as possible into events during the two weeks following Labor
Day, but we have run into some reluctance by campaign managers
because of a lack of time to set up something worthwhile.
-2-
Tab C is a listing of the key states and the priorities as
Hrote
we understand them -- a (1) meaning first priority, a (2)
this
being second priority, etc. Please notify us by Thursday
of any changes you feel should be made in the priority ratings
so we can adjust our scheduling operations.
Tab D is a sample of the political briefings we are
supplying to the Cabinet Officers. (Item #1 in Magruder's
memo dated 8/21) We have worked out an arrangement with
The RNC to provide us with these briefings on an as-
needed basis.
Tab E includes the speech materials we obtained from
Jim Keogh. (Item #2 in Magruder's memo) We plan to
distribute these materials on Thursday unless we hear
differently from you.
I apologize for the size of this report. It will be much
smaller in the future.
COMPLETED EVENTS
8/12/70
Richardson - St. Louis, Missouri
- American Bar Association
- KMOX-TV - News Interview
- Kickoff of Danforth Advisory Committee
on Retired People
8/20/70
Romney - New York City, New York
- Fund raiser for Wold, Drop-by
8/20/70
Kennedy - Salt Lake City, Utah
- Civic Club Luncheon
- Provo Newspaper interview
- Small Reception - opinion makers
- Drop-by Ogden Newspaper
- Fund raiser dinner with Burton
8/21/70
Blount - Cincinnati, Ohio
- Backgrounders with Enquirer, Post and Star
- "50-50" Club live TV - 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Luncheon with Taft and Clancy
- WLWT-TV (NBC) News interview
- Post Office tour
- News Conference
- Reception and Dinner
8/24/70
Hickel - Portland, Oregon
- Luncheon speech
- Fund raising dinner
- KGW-TV (NBC) 1 hour interview "View Point"
8/25/70
Romney - Baltimore, Maryland
- $250. Fund raising reception for Beall, Drop-by
8/27/70
Romney - Las Vegas, Nevada
- Press Conference
- Fund raiser for Raggio
SCHEDULING IN-PROCESS
9/10
Hickel
Minnesota
9/16
Stans
Minnesota
9/15
Kennedy
New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware
9/17
Stans
South Dakota
9/17
Volpe
New Jersey
9/21
Finch
North Dakota
9/23-25
Hardin
California - North and South
9/23
Romney
Utah
9/29
Romney
New Jersey
10/1
Kennedy
Utah
10/3
Kennedy
Nevada
10/5
Kennedy
California
10/6-7
Volpe
New Jersey
10/8
Kennedy
Texas
10/9
Stans
California
10/16
Mitchell
Indiana
10/16
Stans
New Mexico
10/20
Kennedy
Florida
10/20-22
Romney
California
10/26
Romney
Florida
10/28
Kennedy
New Jersey
10/31
Richardson
Tennessee
KEY STATES
PRIORITY RATING
Alaska
3
California
2
Connecticut
2
Delaware
3
Florida
Undetermined
Illinois
3
Indiana
1
Maryland
2
Michigan
3
Minnesota
2
Missouri
2
Nevada
1
New Jersey
2
New Mexico
1
North Dakota
1
Ohio
1
South Dakota
2
Tennessee
3* Brock wants very little
outside help.
Texas
2
Utah
1
Vermont
3
Wyoming
2
August 28, 1970
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA POLITICAL BRIEF
I. THE STATE
The last part of the 1960's saw the Republican Party make substantial
gains in political power in this state. Today only two Democrats hold major
state-wide offices. One of them, Senator ALAN CRANSTON, won a narrow
victory in 1968 as the result of a bitter primary battle that saw incumbent
Republican Senator Tom Kuchel lose the nomination to Superintendent of
Public Instruction MAX RAFFERTY. The party was not able to heal its wounds
in time to prevent Rafferty's loss to Cranston in the General Election. In
1970, one United States Senate seat and all state-wide offices will be up
for election and the Republican slate will be headed by one-term incumbents
Senator GEORGE MURPHY and Governor RONALD REAGAN. California's thirty-
eight Congressmen also stand for election this year with seventeen of these
seats now held by Republicans.
II. THE 1970 ELECTIONS
SENATE: Republican Senator George Murphy is involved in an uphill re-election
battle for a second term. Murphy defeated industrialist Norton Simon in the
June 2nd primary by more than 2 to 1 and now faces Southern California Congress-
man JOHN TUNNEY, age 35, and son of former boxing great, Gene Tunney, in the
General election. Tunney defeated fellow Congressman George Brown in the primary
with both candidates running strong anti-war campaigns. Senator Murphy is, of
course, basing his campaign on his record emphasizing his strong support of the
Nixon Administration to date and is following a vigorous campaign schedule to
off-set opposition attacks that he is in poor health and too old to be running for
re-election. A recent addition to Murphy's staff as campaign manager has been
Bill Roberts (Phone 213 386-8000) of the Spencer-Roberts ad agency. Roberts
helped manage Governor Reagan's successful 1966 campaign and it is hoped
that he can shape the Murphy organization into a team capable of winning this
tough race. Senator Murphy is extremely vulnerable and every effort must be
made to insure that this vital seat is kept in Republican hands.
August 28, 1970
Page - 2
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA POLITICAL BRIEF
Fortunately, Tunney's campaign is having difficulty getting off the
ground, and for a change the Democrats are having a tough time raising
sufficient campaign funds to launch the type of media campaign that has
become standard in our largest state. Tunney is not receiving the financial
assistance from such national sources as the Kennedy family and the Democrat
National Committee that he was led to believe would be forthcoming following
his primary victory. On top of that, Tunney is having organizational problems
that came to light when several of his key northern California campaign com-
mittee personnel resigned recently. In addition there is a power struggle
going on within the Democrat State Central Committee that is diluting their
campaign efforts at this time. It is imperative that Republicans capitalize on
Tunney's problems and keep the Murphy campaign in an offensive position
right through election day.
GOVERNOR: Contrary to recent media reports, incumbent Republican Governor
RONALD REAGAN has developed an effective campaign organization and is well
on his way to re-election to a second term in Sacramento. The polls show
support for the Governor holding quite steady since the first of the year even
though his opponent, former Speaker of the California House JESSE (Big Daddy)
UNRUH has, as expected, firmed up his own support since his Democrat
primary victory over Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty. If the Governor maintains
this strength until November he will greatly aid the re-election drive of Senator
Murphy. The recent disclosure that former UCLA instructor and avowed
Communist Angela Davis has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted list for
her part in the Marin County murder of a prominent Judge by black militants
has been a boost to Reagan's campaign since Unruh earlier publically supported
Miss Davis when Governor Reagan had requested the Board of Regents to deny
her employment at UCLA. Unruh has severe financial problems because of his
refusal to support the past Democrat campaigns of former Governor Pat Brown
and Presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey. Large numbers of Democrat "fat
cats" and personalities have publicly announced their support for Reagan or
are sitting this race out. Unruh SO far has had to resort to a "shoe-string"
campaign involving heavy reliance on volunteers and registration drives with
minimum use of the various media.
CONGRESS: The present seventeen Republican Congressmen from California
are expected to win their respective races and, in addition, Republican candi-
dates are running strong challenge races in four current Democrat districts
where the chances for success appear to be excellent. In the 17th District
August 28, 1970
Page - 2
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA POLITICAL BRIEF
Fortunately, Tunney's campaign is having difficulty getting off the
ground, and for a change the Democrats are having a tough time raising
sufficient campaign funds to launch the type of media campaign that has
become standard in our largest state. Tunney is not receiving the financial
assistance from such national sources as the Kennedy family and the Democrat
National Committee that he was led to believe would be forthcoming following
his primary victory. On top of that, Tunney is having organizational problems
that came to light when several of his key northern California campaign com-
mittee personnel resigned recently. In addition there is a power struggle
going on within the Democrat State Central Committee that is diluting their
campaign efforts at this time. It is imperative that Republicans capitalize on
Tunney's problems and keep the Murphy campaign in an offensive position
right through election day.
GOVERNOR: Contrary to recent media reports, incumbent Republican Governor
RONALD REAGAN has developed an effective campaign organization and is well
on his way to re-election to a second term in Sacramento. The polls show
support for the Governor holding quite steady since the first of the year even
though his opponent, former Speaker of the California House JESSE (Big Daddy)
UNRUH has, as expected, firmed up his own support since his Democrat
primary victory over Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty. If the Governor maintains
this strength until November he will greatly aid the re-election drive of Senator
Murphy. The recent disclosure that former UCLA instructor and avowed
Communist Angela Davis has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted list for
her part in the Marin County murder of a prominent Judge by black militants
has been a boost to Reagan's campaign since Unruh earlier publically supported
Miss Davis when Governor Reagan had requested the Board of Regents to deny
her employment at UCLA. Unruh has severe financial problems because of his
refusal to support the past Democrat campaigns of former Governor Pat Brown
and Presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey. Large numbers of Democrat "fat
cats" and personalities have publicly announced their support for Reagan or
are sitting this race out. Unruh so far has had to resort to a "shoe-string"
campaign involving heavy reliance on volunteers and registration drives with
minimum use of the various media.
CONGRESS: The present seventeen Republican Congressmen from California
are expected to win their respective races and, in addition, Republican candi-
dates are running strong challenge races in four current Democrat districts
where the chances for success appear to be excellent. In the 17th District
August 28, 1970
Page - 3
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA POLITICAL BRIEF
Republican Mike Donaldson will take on Freshman Democrat Congressman
Glen Anderson while in the 24th District four term Democrat Congressman
Richard Hanna will be challenged by Republican Bill Teague. In Senate
Candidate John Tunney's 38th District, Republican State Legislator VIC
VESEY will take on Tunney's Administrative Assistant DAVID TUNNO.
Republican TOM MCMANN is waging a strong challenge to Democrat
State Senator GEORGE DANIELSON for the seat that Democrat. Congress-
man George Brown (29th District) gave up to run unsuccessfully for the
Democrat Senate nomination.
STATE LEGISLATURE: Outside of the United States Senate race, the contest
for control of the California State Legislature has great significance to the
future of the Republican party on a national level. In 1960, Congressional
District boundaries were redrawn by a Democrat controlled Legislature in
such a way that in 1968 Republicans won only 45% of the Congressional
seats contested but received over 54% of the Congressional vote. Following
the 1970 census, California is in line to gain an additional six seats which
will require a new redistricting by the State Legislature. If the Republican
Party hopes to gain control of the United States House of Representatives
in this decade, it is essential that redistricting following the 1970 census
in such large states as California be carried out by Republican dominated
Legislatures. Republicans currently maintain slim majorities of 21-19 in
the Upper House and 41-39 in the Lower House of the California State Legis-
lature. Half of the Upper House seats and all of the Lower House seats are
up for election this year and enough of our Republican incumbents are pre-
sently vulnerable to Democrat challenges that these contests are a matter
of real concern to party strategists.
III. STATE REPUBLICAN OFFICIALS
The California State Central Committee operates one of the most effec-
tive political organizations in the country and is headed by State Chairman
PUTMAN LIVERMORE. The State headquarters staff is run by Executive Director
Ed DeBolt (pone 916 447-3337), an extremely capable and bright young politician
who coordinates the state's successful Cal-Plan operation and executes the
policies and programs of the State Central Committee. The California National
Committeeman is San Rafael businessman TOM REED and the National Committee-
woman is Mrs. ELEANOR RING from Coronado.
August 28, 1970
Page - 4
SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA POLITICAL BRIEF
IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND STATISTICS
DEMOCRAT REGISTRATION: The Democrats and COPE are pouring large sums
of money and effort into a state-wide registration drive aimed at the labor
segment in the south and the black liberal voting block in the northern part
of the state. Although the numbers are not available yet, it is estimated
that the Democrats are out registering us by as much as 3 to 1. The
Republican State Central Committee is spending $25,000 for special mail-
ings to known Republicans that have changed their voting address and that
have not re-registered since the last election. Republicans hope to add
as many as 35,000 to the registration rolls with these mailings. The
Democrat registration drive can seriously damage the re-election campaign
of Senator Murphy and the prospects for maintaining Republican control of
the State Legislature.
ISSUES: Both Senator Murphy and Governor Reagan are basing their campaigns
on their records and emphasizing their strong stand for "law and order.'
Senator Murphy has been a consistant supporter of President Nixon's programs
with emphasis on defense and anti-crime policies. Governor Reagan has
received national acclaim for a consistant record of tough stands against campus
riots and student radicals that have plagued his state for the past few years.
Tunney and Unruh are vulnerable to a strong law and order campaign because
of their past support of the so-called "new left" dissidents. The aerospace
industry, a major employer in this state, has been hard hit by the recent
business slowdown and reduction in defense spending. Unemployment, in
southern California particularly, is widespread and the tight money problem
is affecting the middle-class citizen that is interested in purchasing a. home
because of present exorbitant rental fees throughout the state. The Democrats
are, of course, trying to place the blame squarely on the shoulders of
Republicans but it must be pointed out that the massive defense cuts causing
the current problems are a result of the liberal Democrats in the Congress
supporting massive cuts in military spending.
CALIFORNIA
1964
1966
1968
IDENTIAL
(JOHNSON-D)
(NIXON-R)
EPUBLICAN
2,879,108 (40.8) I
3,467,664
(47.8)
EMOCRAT
4,171,877
(59.1)
3,244,318
(44.7)
NDEPENDENT
6,601
( 0.1)
487,270 ( 6.7)
THER
52,318 ( 0.7)
GOP PLURALITY
-1,292,769
+223,346
TORIAL
(GEORGE MURPHY-R)
(ALAN CRANSTON-D)
EPUBLICAN
3,628,555
(51.5)
3,329,148
(46.9)
EMOCRAT
3,411,912
(48.5)
3,680,352
(51.8)
THER
1,354
( 0.02)
92,965
( 1.3)
GOP PLURALITY
+216,643
-351,204
L CONGRESSIONAL
EPUBLICAN
3,213,828
(47.1)
3,336,943
(53.1)
3,808,934
(54.4)
EMOCRAT
3,609,315
(52.9)
2,937,862
(46.8)
3,085,320
(44.1)
THER
586
( 0.01)
3,796
( 0.1)
103,940
( 1.5)
GOP PLURALITY
-395,487
+399,081
+ 723,514
RNATORIAL
(RONALD REAGAN-R)
PUBLICAN
3,742,913
(57.5)
MOCRAT
2,749,174
(42.3)
THER
11,358
( 0.2)
COP PLURALITY
+993,739
"iguros in parentheses Indicate percentages.
DO: 1964, 1966, 1968 Congressional Vote Statistics complied by the Republican Congres-
51 Committee, Washington, D. C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 7, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM: HERB KLEIN
HK
RE:
CAMPAIGN SCHEDULING OPERATION AND RELATED POINTS
Prior to going on a brief vacation, Nick Ruwe and Jeb Magruder
completed calls on all of the Cabinet officers to inform them
of our Fall operation.
Attached is a memorandum to you from Dick Howard which outlines,
in a general way, the overall scheduling operation. Your comment
on it will be helpful.
In addition to the actual scheduling of personnel, we are co-
ordinating with Jim Keogh and the National Committee to develop
background material on races and we hope that Keogh's staff
shortly will begin preparation of some basic speech material.
The idea would be to provide our speakers with this material
and then to augment this with a line of the day or a line of
the week which would be prepared by Lyn Nofziger and relayed
through our scheduling operation.
In addition to the points made by Dick Howard, we probably
will put greater stress on the sub-Cabinet officers, as indicated
here. It should be noted also that on occasion, Cabinet officers
will be asked to speak in particular Congressional districts of
note. This would be the exception. We expect to begin actual
scheduling of dates upon Ruwe's return, providing we are in
agreement on the plan outlined here. Some early dates already
have been scheduled.
You will note on page 2 some reluctance of Cabinet officers to
participate in fundraising programs. I think we should change
this and will follow through with Bob Finch if the two of you
agree.
2
I am sure the key senate states will be expanded to include
such places as Nevada, for example. In addition to Howard
and Ruwe, we expect to have Ed Barner, who is the professional
manager of Billy Casper and other athletes and entertainers,
come in on a voluntary basis with their expenses paid. He
will report later this month. Nick feels he may need one
additional advance-type person. We also are working on finding
a strong person to head our celebrities committee. That
scheduling in particular would be done by Barner.
CC: Robert Finch
Donald Rumsfeld
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 7, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. WRA HALDEMAN
FROM: Dick Howard
The following is an outline of the Campaign '70 scheduling
function:
OPERATING UNIT
1. Internal - The administrative operations
will be coordinated by Ruwe and myself. We will meet
weekly with an operating group including:
Chapin
Chotiner
Dent
Magruder
Minor
We expect to receive periodic policy guidance
from the following and then we will schedule the principals
accordingly.
Ehrlichman
Finch
Harlow
Klein
Rumsfeld and yourself
Approve
Disapprove
Each confirmed trip will include support from:
Snyder - - TV and Radio
Costello - Newspapers
Keogh - Speech Material
Chotiner or Dent Political Briefing
Approve
Disapprove
- 2 -
2. External - We have now met with almost all
the key speakers and have established a laison officer in
each Department. We also obtained from each principal;
the states in which he felt he could be of value, the
states in which he did not want to be involved, and his
preferred method of campaigning. All of the Cabinet
officers, except Romney and Stans have indicated they
would prefer not to be the main speaker for fund raising
dinners. The Attorney General has indicated he will not
accept any fund raisers except for unannounced private
reception drop-bys. Therefore, our resources are extremely
limited in this area.
ask Funch
Approve
Disapprove
If disapprove shall Finch contact Cabinet members concerning
the necessity of their doing fund raisers.
Yes
Other
SPEAKERS
We will schedule events for the following
people:
-The Cabinet Officers excluding Rogers and
Laird who we understand have been told not
to campaign
Yes
No
-Key White House Staff including
Finch
Flanigan
Klein
Rumsfeld
Shultz
Yes
Other
expand to max.
-And certain sub-cabinet officers in special
situations such as; Rosow, labor union events,
etc.
Yes
No
- 3 -
STRATEGY
Our goals during Campaign '70 in order of
priority, are as follows:
1. Provide maximum use and exposure of Administration
officers in assisting the key Senate races.
2. Make effective political use of nonpolitical
trips made by Cabinet officers through the use of TV interviews
and private fund raising receptions.
3. Provide some support to key Congressional races
through the use of sub-cabinet officers.
4. Perform the continuing Speakers Bureau
function.
Approve the above strategy
Disapprove
In order to achieve these goals, the following is
being done:
1. The key Senate races have been identified by
Chotiner and Dent and include:
Alaska ? should be OK
California
Connecticut
Florida
prime targets
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
New Mexico
Missouri
North Dakota
Ohio
Tennessee
New Jarsey
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
All invitations from these states are being reviewed for their
significance and an attempt is being made to fill them. We
are also initiating invitations for other important events
in these key states. We are scheduling the principals into
only those fund raising events, where the Senatorial candidate
receives the major portion of the proceeds.
Approve
Disapprove
- 4 -
2. Chotiner and Dent are identifying the priority
Congressional Districts where some Executive Branch support
may be required.
Both these lists are being periodically updated.
All invitation and requests for. speakers for events outside
the established key states and Congressional Districts,
unless they appear particularly significant, are being
automatically declined or passed to the Speakers Bureau
operation for normal handling.
Approve
Disapprove
I would appreciate your comments on this
outline.
Excellent
Right on
/
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
Politicl
WASHINGTON
July 23, 1970
TO:
Bob Haldeman
Bryce Harlow
Bob Finch
Don Rumsfeld
Murray Chotiner
FROM:
Harry Dent HSD
Attached is an evaluation on the 1970 U. S. Senate
campaigns prepared by a former chairman of the
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. This was
done on July 16.
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR HARRY S. DENT
From: Jack A. Gleason Jog
Attached hereto is a recent projection of the
1970 Senate campaigns. This was prepared by
a former Chairman of the Democratic Senate
Campaign Committee. It is not very encouraging,
but then it is difficult to evaluate the quality
of this paper.
Regards.
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Senator Hiram For
No reported opposition
Regarded as "safe. II Primary date is October 3rd.
Hawaii
Senator Ralph Smith
Adlai Stevenson III
Young Adlai fits the Stevenson tradition well. He is expected
Illinois
State Treasurer
to win the seat left vacant with the passing of Senator Everett
Dirkson. Senator Smith was appointed to serve out the
unexpired term of the late Senate Minority Leader. An early
poll shows Stevenson in the lead.
Senator Roman Hruska
Frank Morrison, Former
Senator Hruska is viewed as the ultimate winner between these
Nebraska
Governor
veteran campaigners. This will be former Governor Morrison's
second try for a U.S. Senate seat. He was defeated by Senator
Carl Curtis in 1966.
Senator Charles Goodell
Congressman Richard L. Ottinger
This contest could hinge on party pragmatism. The percentage
New York
of "crossover" voting by Republican voters to the Conservative
Party candidate; James Buckley, and the possibility of a fusion
trend amond liberals to stay with Goodell is a vital impondera-
ble for both candidates. Completing his third term in the House
of Representatives, Ottinger will be a formidable opponent.
This could be a tight contest.
Senator Hugh Scott
Senator Wayne Sesler, Majority
When Minority Leader Hugh Scott was voting with G.O.P.
Pennsylvania
Leader of the Pennsylvania State
Senate liberals, and the Democratic Majority, he apparently
Senate
wasn't hurting his prospects for re-election. A leadership post
in the Senate, and a liberal-moderate stance in general, makes
Senator Scott a heavy favorite to win a third six-year term.
Senator Winston Prouty
Phil Hoff, ex-Governor (served
With the Republicans in pursuit of gaining the majority in the
Vermont
three terms)
Senate, this state, along with Illinois, rates a high priority
for upsetting incumbent opponents by Democratic party
leaders. At this date, Senator Prouty is reported as the likely
front runner. The national economic status could get Vermont
in the Democratic column.
Compilation Concluded: July 16, 1970
REPUBLICAN INCUMBENTS
1970 U.S. Senate Campaigns
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Senator Ted Stevens
State Senator Joe Josephson
Senator Stevens is expected to win. The threat of a
Alaska
Wendell Kay, pre-statehood
late Senate adjoinment can be troublesome.
member of Legislature
Senator Paul Fannin
Sam Grossman, 40 year old
This seat is classified as "safe" for the incumbent.
Arizona
Phoenix rancher-builder
Grossman has plans for an elaborate, and expensive
Dr. John Kruglik
campaign.
Senator George Murphy
Congressman John Tunney
In the wake of Congressman Tunney's primary victory,
California
early poll readings give Tunney a slight edge. The
Republican effort in this state has a high priority in the
battle for control of the Senate. The gubernatorial
campaign between Jess Unruh, liberal Los Angeles
Speaker for the Assembly, and Governor Ronald Reagan,
coupled with the Senate contest, brings a significant
philosophical showdown to the California electorate. Much
will be read into the results as the national political
parties look ahead to the 1972 presidential elections.
Congressman William V. Roth
John D. Daniello, member of
Congressman Roth is well ahead, according to current
(U.S. Senator John J. Williams
New Castle towr. council.
soundings, and should hold the seat for the G.O.P.
announced retirement)
Delaware
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Senator Frank Moss
Congressman Lawrence Burton (R)
Recent polls have Senator Moss leading. Burton is due to
Utah
Byron R. Rampton (R)
win the G.O.P. primary with ease. Burton has support of
Clyde B. Freeman American
Republican National Committee, and thus out-of-state
Independent Party.
campaign aides currently active in the state. Freeman's
campaign is not expected to develop into a factor.
Senator Harry F. Byrd
Ralph L. Garland (R)
Senator Byrd is reported to have a commanding lead which
(Running As "Independent")
Clive Du Val (D)
will be whittled down, but not with enough significance to
Virginia
Milton Covin (D)
prevent his anticipated victory. On the subject of voting
Geoge Rawlings (D)
to organize the Senate, January, 1971, the Senator has
remained silent. Rawlings won primary. Du Val may ask
for Democratic primary runoff.
Senator Henry M. Jackson
Carl Maxey
Senator Jackson is safe.
Washington
Spokane attorney
Senator Robert Byrd
Unopposed
West Virginia
Senator William Proxmire
State Senator Gerald Lorge (R)
Senator Proxmire is expected to win incingly.
Wisconsin,
State Senator Robert 1. Johnson (R)
James R. Long (R)
John Erickson (R)
Senator Gale McGee
Congressman John Wold (R)
Senator McGee's likely general election opponent is
Wyoming
Ernie Wilkerson (Independent)
Congressman Wold. In the Democratic primary, Sviler is
State Senator Mike Sviler (D)
running as peace candidate. McGee's role as a Senate
"hawk", and his Chairmanship of the Senate Post Office and
Civil Service Committee is widely respected in Wyoming.
McGee is favored to win.
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Congressman Robert Taft, Jr.
Ohio political observers seem to look upon Congressman
Cleveland lawyer-businessman
Taft as having too much in his favor. Currently, it appears
Ohio
the Congressman will occupy a Republican seat in the
Senate, where his revered father held forth as one of
history's great statesmen. The wealthy Metzenbcum,
although new as a candidate, has established himself as a
successful and venturesome political strategist. He managed
the 1958 and 1964 upsets won by retiring Senator Young in
Young's contests against Senator John Bricker and
Congressman Taft. This year's primary win by Metzenbaum
over John Glenn, America's first man in space, was his
solo as a candidate. Observers credit an extensive,
imaginative, and expensive television campaign as providing
"quick identity" and the ultimate nomination victory. This
race should have broad appeal for political scientists.
Senator John Pastore
Rev. John McLaughlin, S.J.
Safe for Senator Pastore
Rhode Island
Senator Albert Gore
Congressman William Brock
Here too is a clear seperation on the vital issues. Senator
Tennessee
Tex Ritter
Gore, campaigning diligently, when time away from the
Senate permits, is the slight favorite, and appears to be
improving. This is a "key" race from a standpoint of future
trends in the Southern and Border states. Primary date is
August 6th.
Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr.
Congressman George Bush
There is not much philosophical variance in this campaign.
(defeated Senator Ralph
Bentsen, a Houston insurance executive, has the support of
Yarborough in Democratic
former Governor John Connally. Congressman Bush is the
Primary.)
son of former Republican Senator Prescott Bush of
Texas
Connecticut. Both are moderates. This test has promise
of being extremely close. Bentsen has early lead.
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Senator Stuart Symington
John C. Danforth
A fourth term for Senator Symington.
Missouri
Attorney General
Senator Mike Mansfield
Harold Wallace
Looks like another landslide for the Senate Majority
Montana
Leader
Senator Howard Cannon
William Raggio
With token opposition from Allen Duzenburg in the
Nevada
primary, Cannon is a solid bet for re-election with
a possible record total vote.
Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr.
Nelson G. Gross
Senator Williams' early preparation and the national
New Jersey
issues (Viet Nam and Economy) could give him the
Chairmanship of the Senate Labor Committee with a
November victory. All reports have him winning.
Senator Joseph Montoya
Anderson Carter
Senator Montoya is well ahead. Carter is a conservative
New Mexico
making his first bid for high office.
Senator Quentin Burdick
Congressman Thomas Kleppe
Senator Burdick is extremely attentive to the people of
North Dakota
his state. He is favored to win.
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Senator Edmund Muskie
Niel S. Bishop
It will be "Muskie for President" in Maine.
Maine
Senator Joseph Tydings
Congressman J. Glenn Beall
Perennial candidate, George P. Mahoney, has entered
Maryland
the Democratic primary. Anticipating an easy win
over Mahoney, Tydings is favored for re-election.
Senator Edward Kennedy
Josiah Spaulding
Senator Kennedy should win comfortably.
Massachusetts
John J. McCarthy
Senator Philip Hart
Mrs. George Romney
Polls have Senator Hart with a good lead. The Senator
Michigan
is a heavy choice for a third term.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey Congressman Clark MacGregor
The former Vice President appears headed for a
Senator Eugene McCarthy
return to the Senate. The national issues, particularly
(announced retirement)
economics and Viet Nam, give Humphrey subjects
Minnesota
for a series of campaign stump speeches.
Senator John Stennis
Unopposed
Mississippi
Compilation Concluded: July 16, 1970
DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENTS
1970 U.S. Senate Campaigns
INCUMBENT
SENATOR or SEAT
REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION
PRESENT OUTLOOK
Senator Tom Dodd
Congressman Lowell Weicker
Senator Dodd has until August 31 to announce as an
Connecticut
State Senator John Lupton
Independent. Hospitalized with a mild heart condition on
the eve of the Democratic state convention last month,
Senator Dodd's recovery has been satisfactory. The
Democratic primary has Businessman Alphonsos Donahue,
Rev. Joseph A. Duffy and State Senator Edward Marcus.
Donahue, backed by State Chairman John Bailey, won the
Democratic State Convention nomination over Rev. Duffy
and Senator Marcus. Senator Dodd withdrew from convention
consideration. The present status of Senator Dodd, and five
primary candidates, prevents a reasonable focus on the
possible outcome
Senator Spessard Holland
Congressman William Cramer
Former Democratic Governor C. Faris Bryant should be an
(announced retirement)
Judge G. Harold Carswell
easy primary winner over House Speaker Fred Schulz, State
Florida
Senator Lawton Chiles and Alece Hastings, Ft. Lauderdale
(Primaries in progress)
attorney. The G.O.P. primary could develop into some
semblance of an inheritance to the highly probable
Democratic primary victor, Bryant, a middle roader. Cramer
is the likely Republican nominee. Primary date: September 9.
Senator Vance Hartke
Congressman Richard L. Roudebush
Complete opposites on Viet Nam, with Senator Hartke, a
Indiana
longtime "dove", makes Indiana a focal point for the public
trend on the issue. Reports of party harmony ,and Senator
Hartke's ability for waging vigorous campaigns, plus his high
seniority ratings on Senate Committees has Hoosier appeal.
Senator Hartke is favored.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 15, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM :
LARRY HIGBY
L
You asked me to determine quickly what the amount of
money was that was received from the O'Brien broadcast.
Attached at Tab A is an original memorandum from Chotiner
giving his initial report on the subject.
Subsequent to this memorandum, Chotiner called me back to
inform me that his people have also been able to find out that
insiders indicate that the $250, 000 mentioned in the memo (Tab A)
includes pledges - many of which are never collected. The actual
amount of money collected for the O'Brien broadcast is somewhere
between $75, 000 and $100, 000.
Chotiner adds that it was a low rated show between 5 and 6 million
and that CBS reports that the mail response to this show has been
very small.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DETERMINED TO BE AN.
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING -0202
July 14, 1970
E.O.
By
CONFIDENTIAL
EYES ONLY
FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
MURRAY CHOTINER
This is in reply to your memorandum of July 13.
My informant tells me that at at a cocktail party last night
HHH stated $250, 000 was received in response to the O'Brien
television program on CBS.
At the same place, Mrs. Jerri Joseph, National Committee-
woman from Minnesota, stated it was $350,000.
My informant is trying to get more detailed information from
the Democratic headquarters and I should have a further re-
port this afternoon.
The Philadelphia Bulletin on July 8, 1970 stated that contribu-
tions of more than $468, 000 were received as a result of the
telecast by the five Members of the Senate. The cost of time
and production was $70,000.
army
CONFIDENTIAL
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
40P
WASHINGTON
July 15, 1970
TO:
Bob Haldeman
FROM:
Harry Dent
With regard to Bush polls in Texas, here is a digest
of two such polls and also a brief note from Bush
himself. Attached also are the two polls; as you
can see they are rather bulky, and they are the only
copies Bush has. So, please let me have them back
as soon as possible.
7/19
With regard to the Virginia Democrat primary yesterday,
it appears that the weaker and more liberal Democrat,
Rawlings, may have won in a squeaker. Our poll shows
Byrd - 50%, Rawlings - 15%, Garland - 20%. If it should
be DuVal, the poll shows Byrd - 46%, DuVal - 23%,
Garland - 17%. So, if our poll is correct as of July,
when it was taken, Byrd looks like a bigger winner this
way and a Republican is in second spot instead of third.
This may mean, however, that Holton would have a more
difficult time in breaking into the Black vote since
Rawlings is rated very liberal.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 14, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR
BOB HALDEMAN
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
Here are the Oregon voter registration figures
as of May 22, 1970:
Republican
437,188
Democrat
562,189
Other
23,535
ASD
Harry S. Dent
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 14, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR
BOB HALDEMAN
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
As of November 1968 here are the registration and
voting figures for Oregon:
Registration:
Republican
420,943
Democrat
530,074
Vote:
Nixon
408,433
Humphrey
358,866
Wallace
49,683
VASD
Harry S. Dent