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From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsements and Telegrams. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1972
From: E.D Failor To: Congressional Candidates RE: Uses of the President's letter of endorsement for maximum campaign effect. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/18/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Bill Timmons and Chuck Colson RE: Communicating to endorsed Congressmen about reading the President's letter at public appearances and radio and T.V. commercials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1972
From: Dave Gergen To: Bob Morgan RE: Support Telegrams for Senatorial Candidates. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/23/1972
From: William Timmons To: Gordon Strachan RE: Presidential Letters. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/23/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsements and Telegrams. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1972
From: William Timmons To: Mary Ann Allin RE: Attached request from Congressmen Wiggins. Small notes regarding endorsements attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/24/1972
From: J. Robert Derry To: The President RE: Requesting a letter of endorsement. Envelope attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/12/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Bill Timmons RE: Arrival of Presidential endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1972
From: William Timmons To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsements. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons RE: Supportive materials for candidate endorsements decisions. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons RE: Endorsement of Congressional Candidates, Part I: Incumbent Republicans in the House. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/5/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Mel Stephens RE: Sending the endorsement letter. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/28/1972
From: Mel Stephens To: Gordon Strachan RE: RN Endorsement of Congressional Candidate. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1972
From: William Ketchum To: Bill RE: Letter expressing best wishes for congressional campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/27/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: California Endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/2/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Endorsement Tapes and Film. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/23/1972
From: Dave Gergen To: Gordon Strachan RE: Endorsement Tape. Script and notes concerning tape attached. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1972
From: William Timmons To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Senate Campaign Film. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1972
Several drafts of letters written to congress candidates wishing them the best in elections and thanking them for their support. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/17/1972
Action Memo From: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsement Letters-Special Cases. Includes drafts and final letters. 13 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/15/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons RE: Endorsement of House Members. Two pages of notes. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/2/1972
From: The President To: Dewey Bartlett, Louie Nunn, John Chafee, Winton M. Blount and Bob Price RE: Final draft campaign endorsement. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/17/1972
Endorsements for Senate INCs (Mild). 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Senate Non-INCs. 8 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Incumbents: Special Language Inserts. 10 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Congressmen running for Senate. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Congressional Incumbents: Special Language Inserted. 26 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: New York and California Legislature Endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/18/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Gordon Strachan RE: Request for New York State candidate endorsement letters. Letter and California endorsements are attached. 14 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/17/1972
From: Larry Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE: Endorsement letter deadlines. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Ray Price RE: President's changes to letter drafts for Members of Congress. Notes attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/9/1972
From: Bill Timmons To: Mary Ann Allin RE: Endorsements of House Members. Notes written on letter drafts. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/2/1972
Drafts with notes and suggestions written within the margins. Handwritten notes attached. 18 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: 1972 Congressional Seats. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/26/1972
From: William E. Timmons To: Clark MacGregor RE: Target Congressional Candidates. 12 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Evans-Noval To: Evans-Novak Political Report Subscribers RE: Election Outlook. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1972
From: Bill Timmons To: Clark MacGregor RE: Target Congressional Candidates. 11 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
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This file contains:
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsements and Telegrams. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1972
From: E.D Failor To: Congressional Candidates RE: Uses of the President's letter of endorsement for maximum campaign effect. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/18/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Bill Timmons and Chuck Colson RE: Communicating to endorsed Congressmen about reading the President's letter at public appearances and radio and T.V. commercials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1972
From: Dave Gergen To: Bob Morgan RE: Support Telegrams for Senatorial Candidates. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/23/1972
From: William Timmons To: Gordon Strachan RE: Presidential Letters. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/23/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsements and Telegrams. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1972
From: William Timmons To: Mary Ann Allin RE: Attached request from Congressmen Wiggins. Small notes regarding endorsements attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/24/1972
From: J. Robert Derry To: The President RE: Requesting a letter of endorsement. Envelope attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/12/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Bill Timmons RE: Arrival of Presidential endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1972
From: William Timmons To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsements. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons RE: Supportive materials for candidate endorsements decisions. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons RE: Endorsement of Congressional Candidates, Part I: Incumbent Republicans in the House. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/5/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Mel Stephens RE: Sending the endorsement letter. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/28/1972
From: Mel Stephens To: Gordon Strachan RE: RN Endorsement of Congressional Candidate. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1972
From: William Ketchum To: Bill RE: Letter expressing best wishes for congressional campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/27/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: California Endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/2/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Endorsement Tapes and Film. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/23/1972
From: Dave Gergen To: Gordon Strachan RE: Endorsement Tape. Script and notes concerning tape attached. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1972
From: William Timmons To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Senate Campaign Film. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1972
Several drafts of letters written to congress candidates wishing them the best in elections and thanking them for their support. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/17/1972
Action Memo From: H.R. Haldeman RE: Presidential Endorsement Letters-Special Cases. Includes drafts and final letters. 13 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/15/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons RE: Endorsement of House Members. Two pages of notes. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/2/1972
From: The President To: Dewey Bartlett, Louie Nunn, John Chafee, Winton M. Blount and Bob Price RE: Final draft campaign endorsement. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 10/17/1972
Endorsements for Senate INCs (Mild). 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Senate Non-INCs. 8 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Incumbents: Special Language Inserts. 10 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Congressmen running for Senate. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Endorsements for Congressional Incumbents: Special Language Inserted. 26 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: New York and California Legislature Endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/18/1972
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Gordon Strachan RE: Request for New York State candidate endorsement letters. Letter and California endorsements are attached. 14 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/17/1972
From: Larry Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE: Endorsement letter deadlines. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Ray Price RE: President's changes to letter drafts for Members of Congress. Notes attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/9/1972
From: Bill Timmons To: Mary Ann Allin RE: Endorsements of House Members. Notes written on letter drafts. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/2/1972
Drafts with notes and suggestions written within the margins. Handwritten notes attached. 18 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: 1972 Congressional Seats. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/26/1972
From: William E. Timmons To: Clark MacGregor RE: Target Congressional Candidates. 12 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Evans-Noval To: Evans-Novak Political Report Subscribers RE: Election Outlook. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1972
From: Bill Timmons To: Clark MacGregor RE: Target Congressional Candidates. 11 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
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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
22
2
10/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Presidential Endorsements and
Telegrams. 2 pgs.
22
2
10/18/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: E.D Failor To: Congressional
Candidates RE: Uses of the President's letter
of endorsement for maximum campaign
effect. 1 pg.
22
2
10/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Bill Timmons and
Chuck Colson RE: Communicating to
endorsed Congressmen about reading the
President's letter at public appearances and
radio and T.V. commercials. 1 pg.
22
2
10/23/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Dave Gergen To: Bob Morgan RE:
Support Telegrams for Senatorial
Candidates. 2 pgs.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 1 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
10/23/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William Timmons To: Gordon
Strachan RE: Presidential Letters. 3 pgs.
22
2
10/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Presidential Endorsements and
Telegrams. 2 pgs.
22
2
10/24/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William Timmons To: Mary Ann
Allin RE: Attached request from
Congressmen Wiggins. Small notes
regarding endorsements attached. 2 pgs.
22
2
10/12/1972
Campaign
Letter
From: J. Robert Derry To: The President RE:
Requesting a letter of endorsement. Envelope
attached. 2 pgs.
22
2
9/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Bill Timmons RE:
Arrival of Presidential endorsements. 1 pg.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 2 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
9/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William Timmons To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Presidential Endorsements. 3 pgs.
22
2
9/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons
RE: Supportive materials for candidate
endorsements decisions. 1 pg.
22
2
9/5/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons
RE: Endorsement of Congressional
Candidates, Part I: Incumbent Republicans in
the House. 4 pgs.
22
2
10/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Mel Stephens
RE: Sending the endorsement letter. 1 pg.
22
2
10/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Mel Stephens To: Gordon Strachan
RE: RN Endorsement of Congressional
Candidate. 1 pg.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 3 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
10/27/1972
Campaign
Letter
From: William Ketchum To: Bill RE: Letter
expressing best wishes for congressional
campaign. 1 pg.
22
2
11/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: California Endorsements. 1 pg.
22
2
10/23/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Endorsement Tapes and Film. 1 pg.
22
2
10/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Dave Gergen To: Gordon Strachan
RE: Endorsement Tape. Script and notes
concerning tape attached. 6 pgs.
22
2
10/20/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William Timmons To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Senate Campaign Film. 1 pg.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 4 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
10/17/1972
Campaign
Letter
Several drafts of letters written to congress
candidates wishing them the best in elections
and thanking them for their support. 3 pgs.
22
2
10/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
Action Memo From: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Presidential Endorsement Letters-Special
Cases. Includes drafts and final letters. 13
pgs.
22
2
10/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Bill Timmons
RE: Endorsement of House Members. Two
pages of notes. 4 pgs.
22
2
10/17/1972
Campaign
Letter
From: The President To: Dewey Bartlett,
Louie Nunn, John Chafee, Winton M. Blount
and Bob Price RE: Final draft campaign
endorsement. 5 pgs.
22
2
Campaign
Letter
Endorsements for Senate INCs (Mild). 7 pgs.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 5 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
Campaign
Letter
Endorsements for Senate Non-INCs. 8 pgs.
22
2
Campaign
Letter
Endorsements for Incumbents: Special
Language Inserts. 10 pgs.
22
2
Campaign
Letter
Endorsements for Congressmen running for
Senate. 4 pgs.
22
2
Campaign
Letter
Endorsements for Congressional Incumbents:
Special Language Inserted. 26 pgs.
22
2
10/18/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: New York and California Legislature
Endorsements. 1 pg.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 6 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
10/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Mary Ann Allin To: Gordon Strachan
RE: Request for New York State candidate
endorsement letters. Letter and California
endorsements are attached. 14 pgs.
22
2
10/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Larry Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE:
Endorsement letter deadlines. 1 pg.
22
2
10/9/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Ray Price RE:
President's changes to letter drafts for
Members of Congress. Notes attached. 2 pgs.
22
2
10/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Bill Timmons To: Mary Ann Allin
RE: Endorsements of House Members. Notes
written on letter drafts. 9 pgs.
22
2
Campaign
Other Document
Drafts with notes and suggestions written
within the margins. Handwritten notes
attached. 18 pgs.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 7 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
22
2
9/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: 1972 Congressional Seats. 1 pg.
22
2
9/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William E. Timmons To: Clark
MacGregor RE: Target Congressional
Candidates. 12 pgs.
22
2
9/20/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Evans-Noval To: Evans-Novak
Political Report Subscribers RE: Election
Outlook. 4 pgs.
22
2
Campaign
Memo
From: Bill Timmons To: Clark MacGregor
RE: Target Congressional Candidates. 11
pgs.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Page 8 of 8
FS
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
October 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN S
SUBJECT:
Presidential Endorsements
and Telegrams
Congressional Endorsements
1) The approved endorsement letters to Senators and
Congressmen have been sent. Each received direction
from the CRP (Ed Failor's letter attached at Tab A)
regarding
use
of
the
letter
at
rallies
and
in
their
radio
Gorgen w/Si
Already letter. Adord McClure, Toledane and Gubernatorial gran telegram Senators TV 2 to be commercials. Clark Hirsch are: is Scott, during signed tached Candidates MacGregor Griffin for and hempson, by the the Powell at last Tower Tab asked President week Bardlett B. Ray The Numm, of you Price text the and Domeni Helma, campaign to primate Blound to 15 Shaffee Schatorial The Mbbard tele 15
All Incumbent Republican Governors have
except for letters to Governors Ray of Iowa, Moore of
West Virginia, and Ferre of Puerto Rico. The draft letters (Tab C)
to Ray and Ferre are attached. It is felt that Moore does
stallin
not need a letter in light of the President's visit. Letters
have also been sent to Republican Gubernatorial Challengers
S,
except Len Blaylock (Arkansas) and Henry Grover (Texas) because
Timmons recommended against it. Letters to the Challengers,
Ed Smith in Montana, Dick Larsen in North Dakota, and Luther
being drafted.
This 5" were but, it wrong him a letter give
- 2 -
Local Candidates
You decided on October 19 that the selected California and
New York state legislators should not receive endorsement
letters. On October 20, a hold was placed on all endorse-
ments of local candidates. However, the candidates who
have requests pending for endorsement letters should be
advised that no letters will be sent. Harry Dent has sub-
mitted the draft letter for his signature at Tab D for
approval.
Recommendation:
That Dent send the attached letter to local candidates,
which the President will not endorse.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
Special Request
1) Bill Timmons forwarded a very rough draft of a letter
for the President's signature to Democrats and Independents
in Colorado. The real purpose of the letter is for Flanigan
to develop election day challenge sheets and prevent the
538/
Democrats from voting the dead. Timmons recommends against
the project (Attached at Tab E).
10/31
H
Agree, no letter to Colorado.
Disagree, send letter to assist Dominick
2) Bill Timmons has also asked for a special endorse-
ment letter for Rep. Chamberlain ok (R-Mich). The request and
draft is attached at Tab F.
3) Also, a special letter for Bill Dowd of New Jersey
zallin 10/31
has been submitted and is attached at Tab G.
Why
- - Not approved
Wfa reason
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
October 18, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES
FROM:
E. D. FAILOR
I have been advised the President has sent you a letter of
endorsement in your race.
The polls show the President leading by substantial margins
in nearly every state and we hope this will be most helpful
to your race. I have been asked to recommend the following
uses of the President's letter of endorsement to you for
maximum effect:
1. Read the President's letter at all your rallies and
appropriate speaking engagements;
2. Issue a press release on the President's letter of
recommendation;
3. Have an announcer read the President's letter or
excerpts therefrom on your radio and/or television
commercials;
4. Mail copies of the President's letter to all editors,
radio stations and television stations in your dis-
trict.
October 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN
The President, as you know, is writing letters to all
incumbeat Congressmen and all of our Congressional
candidates, giving them a very good endorsement.
We should set up a system of suggesting to these Congress-
men that they have someone read the President's letter shall
their rallies and other speaking appearances and that they
work out some way of having an announcer or some other speaker
read the letter on their radio and T.V. commercials.
cc: Clark MacGregor
HRH:kb
October 23, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB MORGAN
FROM:
DAVE GERGEN
SUBJECT:
Support Telegrams for Senatorial
Candidates
In response to your request, we have drafted a telegram that the
President could send to voters, asking their support for him and
for various Senatorial candidates. The draft has been approved
by Ray Price.
It is our understanding that you will obtain clearances from Mr.
Timmons and Mr. Haldeman before any telegrams are sent.
Attachment
\ bcc: / Bill Timmons
-- They apparently have 10 candidates
Gordon Strachan
in mind.
SUGGESTED TELEGRAM BY THE PRESIDENT
On November 7 the American people will make a decision that
will help determine the future of our nation and of the world for
generations to come. I am sending you this personal message to urge
you to participate in that decision by casting your vote on election day.
We need your help to achieve the biggest voter turnout in American
history, that the election results will reflect the choice of a clear
majority of:our people, both for President and for outstanding Senate
candidates like
Mrs. Nixon joins ine in sending our best wishes to you and your
family.
RICHARD NIXON
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 24, 1972
Dear Mr. DuBovik:
The President has received your letter and asked that I
respond in his behalf.
The President's compaign advisors have made the difficult
decision of limiting Presidential endorsements to those
conditions who are running for Governor, or for the U.S.
House and Senate. The great number of candidates running
for State and local offices has made such a decision
necessary.
With the President's best wishes.
Sincerely,
Harry S. Dent
Special Counsel
to the President
Mr. DiScrik, Jr.
575 Pathron Avenue
New :- aven, Connecticut 06511
HSD:BEH:j
approve
disapprove
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 23, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
WILLIAM TIMMONS,
X
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters
Attached is a very rough draft of a recommended Presidential
letter to registered Democrats and Independents in Denver,
Colorado. The suggestion comes from Gordon Allott through
Bob Flanigan.
They hope such an appeal would help the whole GOP ticket in
Denver but more importantly they will pay to have undelivered
envelopes returned SO they can put together their election
day challenge sheets. Flanigan reports Democrats often vote
the deceased and moved.
While the draft needs a lot of work I question the basic concept
for a Presidential.
Your views please.
Re-elect
the President
COLORADO COMMITTEE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
October 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM TO: Harry Dent
The White House
FROM:
Robert Flanigan, Vice Chairman
Colorado Committee for the Re-election of
the President
RE:
Endorsement letter signed by President Nixon
Enclosed is a suggested draft of a letter which the Denver County GOP
organization would like to have signed and mailed to approximately 40
thousand registered Democrats in Denver as part of the ballot security
program. These letters will be sent with a "do not forward, return to
sender" notation on the envelope and undeliverable letters will be used
by poll watchers for challenges at the polls on election day.
Tom Reed suggested we send this draft directly to you for prompt
attention.
Chairman: Gov. John A. Love
Vice Chairman: Mrs. Robert Michael
Vice Chairman: Mr. Robert Flanigan
611 MAJESTIC BUILDING . 209 SIXTEENTH STREET - DENVER, COLORADO 80202 (303) 893-6533
Draft of Letter for Denver County from President Nixon
Dear Friend:
I have been gratified by the expressions of support I have received from
all parts of Colorado.
I would like to urge you as a resident of Denver to consider voting for
candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives who will help enact
the kinds of programs I feel are essential.
Senator Gordon Allott is a strong supporter of the policy which I believe will
lead to peace throughout the world. Gordon Allott is a member of the Cong-
ressional leadership and I have found him always hard working and dedicated
to America and Colorado's people.
Congressman Don Brotzman is a name new to some Denver voters, but one
whom I commend to you most highly. He is dedicated to the best for all of us.
Congressman Mike McKevitt has worked hard for all the people of Denver
and has represented their best interests most capably in the House; I know he
will continue to do SO.
I appreciate your considering these three men November 7
Sincerely
the
ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPIDENSESS
10/31
October so, 1972
MINORANDUM FOR:
N. n HALDENAN
FROM:
GOBDON STRACHAM
SUBJECT:
Presidential Endorsements
and Telegrams
Congressional Endorsements
1) The approved enforsement letters to Senators and
Congressmen have been sent. Bach received direction
from the CRP (Sd Failor's letter attached at Tab A)
regarding use of the letter at rallies and in their radio
and TV commercials.
2) Clark Mactiregor asked Ray Price to prepare a tale-
gram to be signed by the President and sent to 15 Senatorial
sandidates during the last week of the campaign. The 15
Senators are: Griffin, Tower, Hunn, Domenici, Chaffee,
McClure, Hirsch, Thompson, Bartlest, Helms, Blount, Hibbard,
Toledane, Boott, and Fewell. The text of the Price-approved
telegram is attached at Tab B.
Subernatorial Candidates
All Incumbent Republican Governors have been endorsed
except for letters to Governors say of Iowa, Mecre of
West Virginia, and Ferre of Puerto Rice. The draft letters (Tab c)
to may and Ferre are attached. It is Salt that Moore does
not need a letter in light of the President's visit. letters
have also been sent to Republican Gubernatorial Challengers
except Lan Blaylock (Arkansas) and Mensy Grover (Texas) because
Timmons recommended against it. Letters to the Challengers,
20 Smith in Nontana, Dick Larsen in North Bakota, and Lather
Hackett in Vermont are being drafted.
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Local Candidates
You decided on October 19 that the selected California and
New York state legislators should not receive endorsement
letters. On October 20, a hold was placed on all endorse-
ments of local candidates. However, the candidates who
have requests pending for endorsement letters should be
advised that no letters will be sent. Harry Dent has sub-
mitted the draft letter for his signature at Tab D for
approval.
Recommendation:
That Dent send the attached letter to local candidates,
which the President will not endorse.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
Special Request
1) Bill Timmons forwarded a very rough draft of a letter
for the President's signature to Democrate and Independents
in Colorado. The real purpose of the letter is for Flamigan
to develop election day challenge sheets and prevent the
Democrate from voting the dead. Tinmons recommends against
the project (Attached at Tab B).
Agree, no letter to Colorado.
Disagree, send letter to assist Dominisk
2) Bill Timmone has also asked for a special endorse-
ment letter for Rep. Chamberlain (R-Mich). The request and
draft is attached at Tab F.
3) Also, a special letter for Bill Dowd of New Jersey
has been submitted and is attached at Tab G.
GS/jb
October 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MARY ANN ALLIN
FROM:
WILLIAM TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Attached request from Cong. Wiggins
As a rule of thumb, we de not intend to send endorsement letters
to local candidates. Will you please send the attached back to
Harry Flamming and ask him to notify Congressman Wiggins
that the President will not send endorsement letters to Messrs.
Dolan and Miller.
Thanks, Mary Ann.
061 Gerden Strachen
MEMORANDUM
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DATE: 10/24
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J. ROBERT DERRY
60 PINECREST DRIVE
INDIANA, PA. 15701
October 12, 1972
MAA
President Richard M. Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20013
Dear Mr. President:
We are campaigning hard for you in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Your
Nixon headquarters is going strong (my wife and daughters work there fre-
quently). We are having a big rally on Tuesday, October 31, and we have
made arrangements for your brother, Ed, to be the principal speaker. There
should be a crowd of 600 to 700 at this dinner-rally.
I am the Republican candidate for State Representative in the
62nd District, Indiana County. My opponent, the Democratic incumbent, has
only been in two years. This is a seat that has always been Republican
until Mr. Shane went in with Governor Milton Shapp two years ago. You are
well aware of the problems we are having with Shapp.
A short letter of endorsement from you, which I could use in a
newspaper ad, would be a great boost. I am a businessman in Indiana and
my credentials are well known by Congressman John Saylor.
I know you are busy and it is a great deal to ask of the President,
but all of us who are working hard for your reelection would appreciate your
help.
Sincerely yours,
Bat J. Robert Derry Derry
Republican Candidate for State Representative
62nd District - Indiana County
P.S.: Please use "Dear Bob".
Thank you, President
ERRY
DRIVE
UNITED STATES
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President Richard M. Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20013
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1972
BILL TIMMONS:
O.K. if MacGregor and
Ehrlichman concur.
H
H.R. HALDEMAN
Don't send any before
Bet congress
adjours. But tell the
they're coming if
you need to.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
WILLIAM TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Endorsements
Attached is Mary Ann Allin's excellent report on candidates and possible
Presidential endorsements. I have reviewed the listing and make recom-
mentions for each category.
My congressional staff and Stan Anderson, handling congressional
candidates information for the Re-Elect Committee, concur in this
report.
PART I - INCUMBENT REPUBLICANS IN HOUSE
I recommend no Presidential endorsements for:
1.
Pete McCloskey (Calif)
2.
Donald Riegle (Mich.)
3.
John Ashbrook (Ohic)
I suggest a carefully worded, non-endorsement letter to Rep. Bob Price
(Tex) who faces incumbent Democrat Graham Purcell, a strong Presi-
dential supporter on Vietnam and domestic issues.
All GOP incumbents should receive the standard letter attached except
those with asterisks who should have personal letters tailored for
maximum assistance.
PART II - NON-INCUMBENT REPUBLICANS FOR HOUSE
I recommend no Presidential endorsements to GOP challengers for the
following Democrats:
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
Alabama:
Nichols, Bevill, Jones
Calif:
Johnson, Sisk, Holifield, Wilson
Conn:
Monagan, Giaimo
Fla:
Bennett, Chappell, Haley, Rogers
Ga:
Davis, Stuckey
Ill:
Kluczynski, Shipley, Price, Rostenkowski
Ky:
Stubblefield
LA:
Passman
Md:
Byron
Missouri:
Randall, Bolling, Ichord, Burlison
N. Mex:
Runnels
NY:
Pike, Stratton, Rooney (if he wins new primary)
N.C.:
Fountain, Jones, Taylor
Ohio:
Ashley, Hays
Okla:
Steed, Jarman
Ore:
Green
Pa:
Flood, Morgan
S.C.:
Dorn, Davis, Mann, Gettys
Tenn:
Evins, Jones
Tex:
Roberts, Cabell, Teague, Brooks, Fisher, Casey
Va:
Downing
W. Va:
Slack, Staggers
Wash:
Foley
Wis:
Zablocki
These Members have supported the President on Vietnam and most have
good voting records on domestic issues. Of the 57, 8 are officially "targets"
by the Congressional Campaign Committee and the committee judges only
4 of the 8 as realistic possibilities. These four are seats held by Monagan
(Conn), Shipley (I11), Davis (SC) and Cabell (Tex).
I support a standard endorsement letter to other Republican challengers
in Part II.
PART III - INCUMBENT REPUB LICAN SENATORS
1 concur in Presidential endorsements for all incumbents seeking re-election.
However, they should be tailored to suit the candidate with less enthusiastic
letters for Stevens, Percy, Pearson, Brooke and Case.
PART IV - GOP HOUSE MEMBERS SEEKING SENATE
Recommend good letters for Thompson and McClure but a tailored
endorsement for Scoll.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
PART V - REPUBLICAN SENATE CHALLENGERS
I recommend no endorsement letters for GOP challengers to these
Democrats:
1.
John Sparkman (Alabama)
pailored extract
2.
John McClellan (Ark)
3.
James Eastland (Miss)
4.
Jennings Randolph (W. Va)
PART VI - INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS
I concur in letters to all.
PART VII - REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL CHALLENGERS
Recommend against endorsements for:
1.
Len Blaylock (Ark)
2.
Henry Grover (Texas)
MEMORANDUM
administratively Confidential
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR BILL TIMMONS
THROUGH ROLAND ELLIOTT for
FROM: MARY ANN ALLIN mate
Attached are supportive materials for Mr. Haldeman's
decision on endorsement of candidates. The sections are
self-explanatory and as complete as current information
permits. Please instruct me as to who should not be
endorsed and whether we will do:
1) individual letters to each candidate (with the
assistance of the Congressional Campaign
Committee and your office)
2) standard language letters to all candidates
(similar to the draft I submitted to you on
September 5, 1972)
3) standard language letters with some variations
(mild praise for lukewarm support.)
In the case of Senatorial and Gubernatorial candidates, we
are proceeding with individual letters to all, coordinating with
your office, Harry Dent, and the appropriate GOP campaign
committees.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 5, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Bill Timmons
VIA:
Roland Elliott
fer
FROM:
Mary Ann Allin Mad
SUBJECT:
Endorsement of Congressional Candidates,
PART I: Incumbent Republicans in the House
In view of the President's remarks at the Convention and his directions
since then to the writing staff, we have changed the language of our
endorsement letter and are now ready to send out Presidential letters to
all incumbent Republican Members of the House except those who have
already been endorsed (list attached), those who still face primary
opposition (list attached) and those troublesome people whom you might
identify who ought not to receive the President's blessing (eg, Pete
McCloskey and John Ashbrook). With your approval the letters will be
prepared and dated for September 7.
Unless it seems advisable at a later date, we do not intend to send any
other "mass mailing" from the President to our candidates, but I hope
your staff will encourage Members to ask for Presidential messages
tied to political events between now and the election. We will do
everything possible to assist their re-election.
September 1, 1972
Incumbent Republican Members of the House Who Have Been Endorsed
by the President to date:
Harold Collier, Ill. 6th
Elwood Hillis, Ind. 5th
Peter Peyser, N.Y. 23rd
Carleton King, N.Y. 29th
William Keating, Ohio 1st
Herman Schneebeli, Pa. 17th
September 1, 1972
Incumbent Republican Members of the House Who Face September
Primary Challenges:
John Rhodes, Ariz. 1st
Bill Frenzel, Minn. 5th
Sherman Lloyd, Utah 2nd
Alvin O'Konski, Wis. 7th
Glenn Davis, Wis. 9th
P - 408 (2nd revision)
RES RICTED USAGE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 7, 1972
Dear Phil///:
As you begin your 1972 campaign for re-election to
House of Representatives, you have my very best
wishes for well-earned and deserved success. I
also want to convey my heartfelt appreciation for the
ability you have unfailingly demonstrated in your dis-
tinguished service to the American people. Your
leadership in advancing the programs and policies of
this Administration has been vital, and we will be
counting on your help in the days and years ahead to
form what I have called.a "new majority. 11 To
accomplish this, we need able men and women in the
Congress who share my conviction that Americans
are bound together by our common ideals, and that
with a renewed spirit of confidence and cooperation
we can make our nation and the world a better, safer
place in which to live.
It is my earnest hope that all citizens of Maskays 5th
District will join our New Majority by registering,
voting, and actively supporting for he
is a man deeply committed to bringing positive change
to our country.
Sincerely,
RN:MAA:RLE:WET
THE WHITE HOUSE
F
WASHINGTON
Date: 10/28/72
cong
TO:
2
MEL STEPHENS
Endorse
FROM:
&
GORDON STRACHAN
Per our discussion, the standard
Congressional non-incumbent
endorsement letter should be sent.
Letter was sent 10/16/72
Maallin
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
MEL STEPHENS me
SUBJECT:
RN Endorsement of Congressional
Candidate
I would appreciate your reviewing the attached letter and
your opinion as to whether or not such an endorsement is de-
sired or feasible. Ketchum, who defeated me in the June pri-
mary, is a conservative Republican running against a McGovern
Democrat in California's new 36th Congressional District. The
race is viewed as a toss up by all of the experts and Ketchum
needs all of the help he can get.
If this letter is approved, Ketchum will run it as a full
page ad in each of the dailies in the District on Friday, Novem-
ber 3.
I personally recommend approval and would appreciate your
quick attention to the question.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
27 October 1972
Dear Bill,
Best wishes in your race for Congress. The people
of California's new 36th District deserve the finest possible
representation in Washington, and you are clearly the can-
didate whose record of experience, accomplishment and
devotion to duty are a credit to yourself and merit the
support of all our citizens.
I urge all of your staff to redouble their efforts in
your behalf now, so that you can go to work for all of us
in the Congress in January.
Best regards,
Mr. Bill Ketchum
1617 19th Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPIDENTIAL
November 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
2. n. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STARCHAN
SUBJECT:
California Endorsements
Harry Dent and Cap Weinberger are appealing the decision
not to send Presidential endorsements to California
Assemblymen. Instead of the twenty originally submitted,
they suggest the eight described in the attached -
readum.
A check with Nofsiger indicates that these eight would
be helpful even at this late date. No pointedly reminded
- that he and Governor Rengan had strungly urged letters
to the original twenty.
Nofziger noted with a certain vindictive pleasure that he
had succeeded in obtaining one endorsement for Charles
Conrad, an Assembly candidate in a particularly close
race. Nofsiger would not disclose how he did it but said
be would have drafted and signed a letter from the President
himself if he had to.
The suggested draft for the eight is attached,
Recommendation:
That you approve the attached draft Presidential letter
of endorsement to the eight California Assembly candidates.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
October 23, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Endorsement Mapes and Film
You have the text of the audio tape for the President
to read to assist Hirsch, Tower, Domenici, McClure,
Chaffee, Thompson, Bartlett, and Helms in their Senate
races. Another copy of the Price-approved test, which
is an abbreviated version of the endorsement letters,
is attached.
Bill Timmons and Stan Anderson have not contacted this
list of Senate candidates about whether it would be helpful
to receive an audio tape because all answer affirmatively.
Timmons and Anderson want to contact them after the audio
tapes are completed. Bull is scheduling the audio tapings
for Tuesday, October 24.
The Red Blount silent film footage shooting with the
President is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m. Bill Timmons
strongly urges that Caleb Boggs be added to this filming
opportunity. Timmons believes that Blount won't win even
with the footage. Boggs will probably win but desperately
wants the footage. Boggs now has the financial commitments
to run the resultant TV spot from Philadelphia.
Recommendation:
That Caleb Boggs also receive footage of the President at
the Thursday Blount event.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
GS/jb
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
DAVE GERGEN
P.S.
SUBJECT:
Endorsement Tape
This is the same script that I sent to you earlier. Ray Price
has signed off without any changes.
Attachment
(Hucbner )DG
October 21, 1972
Word Count 103
SUGGESTED AUDIO TAPE ENDORSEMENT OF SENATORIAL
CANDIDATES
As we move into the closing days of this election, I want you all
to know of my strong support for
in the race for United States Senator from the State of
.
He has my confidence -- and he deserves yours.
We both need his help in the next Congress.
With his assistance -- and yours -- we can continue our progress
toward the goals of our new American majority -- peace at home and
abroad for generations to come, a new prosperity without war and
without inflation, and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
Thank you.
October 17, 1072
Dear Cale:
As you LOVE into the closing days of
your carpaign for m- election I want
to take this opportunity. to vish you
the very best OR November 7th. Because
of your dedicated service to the Sation
in the Senate, I an sure that the people
of Delaware will give you an overwholming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express BY deep
appreciation to you for the support you
have given no on the vitally important
issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years Your key
role in the Appropriations Committee gives
Delaware = strong voice in the Senate while
your courageous and independent contribu-
tions on national and international matters
have earned you the reputation of a true
statesmen.
America needs your leadership in the
next Congress.
with your continued help we can make
unprecedented progress toward the great
goals of our new American majority -
reace at home and abrosd for generations
to CORE. a new prosperity without HRI
and without inflation and the opportunity
for every American to DED the American
dream CORP true in his own life.
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1 look for ind to working with you in
aking the no.: four years arong the
ast in America's Nistory
Sincerely,
Monorable J. Caleb Boggs
1203 Grinnall hoad
Green Acros
Wilmington, Delaware 19803
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1. The President wants people reactions
on Connally. Check 1701. H.on shone to Ct J8m.
Documentary type
2. The President will do an audio tape
for Caleb Boggs.
Also check and see if the following need
an audio tape:
to
Timmons at Home
Hirsch
Tower
check
Domenici
McClure
Chaffee
Thompson
Bartlett
Helms
If they can, we should work up a standard
format so that the name can just be dropped
in.. The script should be based on the
letter we sent to them,
The President will do this on Tuesday.
Letters -250
Usual him 100
URGENT
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THE WHITE HOUSE
10/21
WASHINGTON
October 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
WILLIAM TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Senate Campaign Film
After our conversation this morning I traced the steps on
"commitments" for the President to have films made with
incumbent Senators seeking re-election. Stan Anderson and
Clark MacGregor confirm that a Presidential offer for
campaign film has been accepted by:
1.
Gordon Allott
2.
Caleb Boggs
3.
Clif Hansen
4.
Mark Hatfield
5.
Chas. Percy
This stems from the President to MacGregor to Dominick to
candidates, with Anderson doing the follow-up staff work.
Incidentally, I personally checked on Caleb Boggs and he now
wants film and will buy the Philadelphia market. I gather the
young radical Democrat is closing Cale's early margin.
Clark believes he told you that we have no further obligation to
do film for challengers.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
That Presidential time early next week be set aside for filming.
2. That Timmons call five Senators to offer film at that time if
they want it.
3.
That Rep. Bill Scott (R-VA) be asked to come in at same time
along with incumbent Senators.
Congress
all Non-encemberts cumbents
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 17, 1972
Dear
As you near the end of what I know must
have been an arduous and challenging
campaign, I want to take this opportunity
to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership
in the next Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our
new American majority -- peace at home
and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every
American to see the American dream come
true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in
making the next four years among the
best in America's history.
Sincerely,
P.470A conqress -warm
over 8070 support
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 17, 1972
Dear
As you move into the closing days of
your campaign for re-election, I want
to take this opportunity to wish you
the very best on November 7th. Because
of your dedicated service to the Nation
in the Congress I am sure that your
constituents will give you an over-
whelming vote of confidence on Election
Day.
I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you
have given me on the vitally important
issues which have come before the
Congress during the past //// years.
America needs your leadership in the
next Congress.
With your continued help we can make
unprecedented progress toward the
great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad
for generations to come, a new
prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for
every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you
in making the next four years among
the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
P-470
congress-Millent
under 80%
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 17, 1972
Dear
As you move into the closing days of your
campaign for re-election, I want to take
this opportunity to wish you the very
best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the
Congress I am sure that your constituents
will give you an overwhelming vote of
confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next
Congress.
With your continued help we can make
unprecedented progress toward the great
goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war
and without inflation, and the opportunity
for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in
making the next four years among the
best in America's history.
Sincerely,
October 15, 1972
ACTION MEMO
SUBJECT:
Presidential Endorsement Letters -- Special Cases
Red Blount: The rough draft for Blount is okay.
Chafee: A special draft should be prepared for Chafee, along
the same basic lines as the Blount letter, putting is the point of
his dedicated service to the nation as Secretary of the Navy, etc.
Leave out, of course, the line in the Blount letter about reorganization
of the Department.
Louie Numa: Follow the same basic form as the Blount letter
inserting reference to "the experience you have gained as Governor
of your state qualifies you to serve Kentucky and the nation in the
United States Senate.
Bartlett: The Bartlett form should be the same as Louis Nunn's
with reference to the state of Oklahoma instead of Kentucky.
Bob Price: A letter should be sent, along the same lines as the
telegram.
John Tower: His is apparently already taken care of.
The mild version for Senate incumbents such as Hatfield, etc. is
okay.
H. R. Haldeman
INCUMBENTS
per ck he wants
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
stat
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am sure that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years [Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years].
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
continued
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- - peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
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without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-yearinerint in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
NON INCUMBENT
Dear
(First Name) (Check carefully)
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to take this oppor-
tunity to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come) a new prosperity
and
without war and without inflation opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year incriods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
mr. President
SPECIAL CASES:
Senate Challengers:
Blount (draft attached)
Chafee )
Nunn
)
need special language
Bartlett )
House Incumbents:
Bob Price (attached wire sent, recommend letter follow up)
Senate Incumbent:
John Tower (already done, see attached)
Here are rough drafts of the
special letters The others
are call in preparation to
be mailed monday.
H.
WINTON BLOUNT
Dear Red:
As you near the end of what I know must have been an arduous
and challenging campaign, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated
service to the Nation as Postmaster General, I am sure that
ynur the people of Alabama will give you at their vote of confidence
on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation to you for
thex your accomplishments while you were a member of my
Cabinet and during the reorganization of your department.
America needs your learlership in the Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress toward
the great goals of our new American majority--peace at home and
abroad for generations to come, a new prosperity without war and
without inflation, and the opportunity for every American to see
the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the nest four years
among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
Dear John:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable John Chafee
Dear Louie:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Louie B. Nunn
Dear Dewey:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Dewey F. Bartlett
X
October 14, 1972
STRAIGHT WIRE
Please expedite
Honorable Bob Price
c/o Mr. George W. Graham
3000 Harrison
Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
As you move into the Mosing days of your campaign for re-election, I want
to take this opportunity to wish you the very best on November 7th. Because
of your dedicated service to the nation in the Congress, I am sure that
your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence on
Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation to you for the support
you have given me on the vitally important issues which have come before
the Congress during the past four years.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
RICHARD NIXON
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cc: RMWoods/H.Dent/A.Waldron/M.White/maallin/CF/Timmons
EVENT: OCTOBER 14, 1972
Requested by: John Nidecker
Approved by; Roland Elliott
September 29, 1972
Dear Johns
Your candidacy for re-election to the United States
Senate has NY eathusiastic endorsement, and I want
you to know how grateful 1 an for your faithful and
energetic support of my- Administration.
For over a decade, your leadership in the Senate has
been a source of strength to the State of Texas and
the nation. Saving observed the impressive results
of your hard work and having benefitted from your
thorough knowledge of the Assues, especially in the
vital areas of national defense and economic policy,
M can testify to the importance of your continuing
service in Washington.
No need your informed, articulate voice in the United
States Sonato to seet the challenging problems that
confront America in the coming years.
with my best wishes,
Sincerely,
Honorable John C. Tower
United States Senate
Mashington, D.C. 20510
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cor RMWoods/H.Dent/A.Waldron/M.White/HAhllig/CP/4. Timmons
EVENT: September 29. 1972
Requested by: Stan Anderson
Approved by: Roland Elliott
SENT AIRMAIL/SPECIAL DELIVERY TO:
Hiss Joyce Baker, 500 S. Congross, Apt 108, Austin, Texas 78704
INCUMBENTS
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am confident that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years. Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years]
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year periods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
FROM:
MARY ANN ALLIN
mad adjust
SUBJECT:
Endorsement of House Members
Letters like the attached have been prepared with today'
date for all incumbent members of the House except:
Pete McCloskey, Donald Riegle and John Ashbrook
will receive no endorsement. The first line of the
paragraph (giving "wholehearted endorsement") was
omitted for Charles Whalen and John Heinz (whose support
records fall under 50%). A specially-worded "non-endorse-
ment" is being prepared for Bob Price of Texas, a hold has
been placed on Jim Collins of Texas and special inserts are
being prepared for our priority candidates:
Alabama:
Dickinson
California:
Mailliard, Mathias
Colorado:
McKevitt
Connecticut:
Steele
Indiana:
Landgrebe, Zion, Dennis
Iowa:
Schwengel, Kyl
Kansas:
Winn
Maryland:
Mills
Michigan:
Esch, Broomfield, Zwach
Montana:
Shoup
New Jersey:
Forsythe
New York:
Peyser, Smith
Ohio:
Powell
Pennsylvania:
Ware
Tennessee:
Baker, Kuykendall
Wisconsin:
Thomson, O'Konski
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Letters for non-incumbents are also ready to be mailed today
to all Republican challengers except those few races where
primaries remain to be held and those running against the
following friendly Democrats:
Alabama:
Nichols, Bevill, Jones
California:
Johnson, Sisk, Holifield, Wilson
Connecticut:
Monagan, Giaimo
Florida:
Bennett, Chappell, Haley, Rogers
Georgia:
Davis, Stuckey
Illinois:
Kluczynski, Shipley, Price, Rostenkowski
Kentucky:
Stubblefield
Louisiana:
Passman
Maryland:
Byron
Missouri:
Randall, Bolling, Ichord, Burlison
New Mexico:
Runnels
New York:
Pike, Stratton, Rooney
North Carolina:
Fountain, Jones, Taylor
Ohio:
Ashley, Hays
Oklahoma:
Steed, Jarman
Oregon:
Green
Pennsylvania:
Flood, Morgan
South Carolina:
Dorn, Davis, Mann, Gettys
Tennessee:
Evins, Jones
Texas:
Roberts, Cabell, Teague, Brooks, Fisher,
Virginia:
Downing
/Casey
West Virginia:
Slack, Staggers
Wisconsin:
Zablocki
MR. PRESIDENT:
You might want to consider saying "With your continued help 11
to the incumbents who have been good backers.
rmw Roste
NON INCUMBENT
Dear
(First Name) (Check Carefully)
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to take this oppor-
tunity to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his how life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year periods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
October 17, 1972
Dear Dewey:
As you mear the and of what I know must have been
an arduces and challenging campaign, I want to
take this apportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th, The experience you have gained as
Governor more then qualifies you to serve the Nation
and your state in the Senate, and 1 - sure that the
people of Oklahoma will give you their vote of con-
fidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the Senate.
With your help we can make unpresedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without was and without inflation, and
the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
1 look forward to working with you in making the meat
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Dewey F. Bartiett
3010 South Harvard
Tulsa, Oklahoma 76114
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October 17. 1972
Dear Leuier
As you near the and of what 1 know mest have been
an arduess and challenging campaign, Red want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th. The experience you have gained as
Governor more than qualifies you to serve the Nation
and your state in the Senate, and I and sure that the
people of Kentucky will give you their vote of com-
fidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the Senste.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goats of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come,
a new prosperity without was and without Inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to ase the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years smong the best in America's Motory.
Sincerely,
Honorable Leuis B. Numm
Phoenix Hotel
Lexington, Kentacky 40507
RN:MAA:blh
October 17. 1972
Dear Johns
As you near the and of what I know must have been
an ardress and challenging campaign, 1 want to
take this opportunity to wish yes the best on
November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
se Governor and Secretary of the Navy, I am sure
that the people of Shode Island will give you their
vate of confidence - Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for your contributions to our national govern-
ment as Secretary of the Navy.
America needs your lendership in the Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goods of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to came,
a sew prosperity without war and without Inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to ### the
American dream come true in his - life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Hemorable John Chafee
472 Turks Head Building
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
R.N:MAA:blk
October 17, 1972
Dear Red:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduess and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation as Postmaster General, I sm sure
that the people of Alabama will give you their vote
of confidence on Election Day.
1 particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for your accomplishments while you were a
member of my Cabinet and during the reorganiss-
tion of your department.
America needs your leadership in the Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to came,
a new prosperity without inflation, and the opportunity
for every American to see the American dream come
true in bis own life.
I look forward to working with you is making the next
four years smong the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Hemorable Winton M. Blount
Post Office Box 4444
Mentgemery, Aiabama 36104
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Honorable DOL Frice
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United Status Poit office
Amarillo, lexas 7,131
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SENATE INCS
(MiLD)
Dear Ted:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the very best on November 7th. Because of
your dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate,
I am sure that the people of Alaska will give you
an overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every American to
see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Ted Stevens
Dear Chuck:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the very best on November 7th. Because of
your dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate,
I am sure that the people of Illinois will give you
an overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every American to
see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Charles H. Percy
Dear Jim:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the very best on November 7th. Because of
your dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate,
I am sure that the people of Kansas will give you
an overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every American to
see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable James B. Pearson
Dear Ed:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the very best on November 7th. Because of
your dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate,
I am sure that the people of Massachusetts will give you
an overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every American to
see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Edward W. Brooke
Dear Cliff:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the very best on November 7th. Because of
your dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate,
I am sure that the people of New Jersey will give you
an overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every American to
see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Clifford P. Case
Dear Mark:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to
wish you the very best on November 7th. Because of
your dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate,
I am sure that the people of Oregon will give you
an overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations
to come, a new prosperity without war and without
inflation, and the opportunity for every American to
see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Mark O. Hatfield
SENATE
NON-INCS.
OK
Dear Bob:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Robert Hirsch
Dear Jesse:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jesse Helms
Dear Pete:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Mr. Peter V. Domenici
Dear Wes:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Wesley Powell
Dear Hank:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Henry Hibbard
Dear Phil:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Mr. Phil Hansen
Dear Ben:
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to
take this opportunity to wish you the best on
November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the
Senate.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority ---
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a
new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the
next four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ben Toladano
SENATE
INCUMBENTS
SPECIAL LANGUAGE
INSERTS
OK
Dear Gordon:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of Colorado will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past four years. Your key role in the Senate and, your
wise counsel and advice in the Republican leadership
meetings here in the White House have meant a great deal
to me.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Gordon Allott
United States Senate
D.C. 20510
Dear Cale:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of Delaware will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past
years. Your key role in the Appropriations
Committee gives Delaware a strong voice in the Senate
while your courageous and independent contributions on
national and international matters have earned you the
reputation of a true statesman.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable J. Caleb Boggs
Dear Jack:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of Iowa will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past four years. The positive direction you have
provided on agricultural matters has contributed substantially
not only to Iowa but also to our national well-being.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Jack Miller
Dear Margaret:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate, I am sure
that the people of Maine will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past
4
years. Your key role in the Senate and, your
wise counsel and advice in the leadership functions here at
the White House have contributed substantially to this
Administration.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Margaret Chase Smith
Dear Bob:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of Michigan will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past form years. Your key role in the Senate and, your
wise counsel and advice in the Republican leadership meetings
here in the White House have meant a great deal to me.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Robert P. Griffin
Dear Carl:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of Nebraska will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past form years. Your leadership in the committees on
Finance, Agriculture, and Space gives Nebraska a strong voice
in the Senate, while your courageous and independent con-
tributions on national and international matters have earned
you the reputation of a true statesman.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Carl T. Curtis
Dear Strom:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of South Carolina will give you an
overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past
form
years. Your leadership in the Armed Services
and Judiciary Committees gives South Carolina a strong voice
in the Senate, while your courageous and independent con-
tributions on national and international matters have earned
you the reputation of a true statesman.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority ---- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Strom Thurmond
Dear Howard:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate I am sure
that the people of Tennessee will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past four years. Your key role in the Committees on
Commerce, Public Works and Atomic Energy gives Tennessee a
strong voice in the Senate, while your courageous and
independent contributions on national and international
matters have earned you the reputation of a true statesman.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Dear Cliff:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Senate, I am sure
that the people of Wyoming will give you an overwhelming
vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past four years. Your key role in the Interior and
Finance Committees gives Wyoming a strong voice in the
Senate, while your courageous and independent contributions
on national and international matters have earned you the
reputation of a true statesman.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Clifford P. Hansen
CONGRESSMEN
Running FOR
SENATE
DK
Dear Fletcher:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign for
the Senate, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure that the people of
Georgia will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence on
Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation to
you for the support you have given me on the vitally important
issues which have come before the Congress during the past
four years. Your responsible conservatism has earned you a
distinguished career in the House.
America needs your leadership in the Senate.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American majority --
peace at home and abroad for generations to come, a new
prosperity without war and without inflation, and the
opportunity for every American to see the American dream
come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Fletcher Thompson
Dear Jim:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign for the
Senate, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the very best on
November 7th. Because of your dedicated service to the Nation in
the Congress, I am sure that the people of Idaho will give you an
overwhelming vote of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation to you for
the support you have given me on the vitally important issues which
have come before the Congress during the past four years. Your
unceasing efforts in the House to curb unnecessary spending has
helped us win the battle against inflation. I am also aware of your
work on the Interior Committee to preserve our natural environment.
America needs your leadership in the Senate.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace at home
and abroad for generations to come, a new prosperity without war and
without inflation, and the opportunity for every American to see the
American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next four years
among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Jim McClure
Dear Bill:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for the Senate, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated
service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure that the
people of Virginia will give you an overwhelming vote of
confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past four years. You have stood firmly behind our
efforts to win a lasting peace while maintaining a strong
defense posture. You have introduced legislation to curb
forced busing of school children and preserve the neighbor-
hood school concept, while in the area of Federal spending,
you have spoken out forcefully against unnecessary and
inflationary expenditures.
America needs your leadership in the Senate.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Bill Scott
CONGRESSIONAL
INCUMBENTS
SPECIAL LANG.
INSERTS
OK
Dear Bill:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. As a member of the House Armed Services
Committee you have contributed substantially towards maintaining
a sound national defense.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable William L. Dickinson
Dear Bill:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. As the highest ranking Republican member
of the House Foreign Affairs Committee you have contributed
immeasurably in America's efforts to establish a viable
foreign policy based on a just and lasting peace.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority --- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable William S. Mailliard
Dear Bob:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. Your faithful service on two key Con-
gressional Committees -- Agriculture and Foreign Affairs --
has contributed substantially in two diverse areas that
affect the national well-being.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Bob Mathias
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mike:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated in one short term
that a truly dedicated Congressman can have an impact on
many matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable James D. McKevitt
House of Representative
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Bob:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many
matters of national concern, especially in the fight for
strong Federal action against narcotics and dangerous drugs.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Robert Steele
Dear Earl:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many matters
of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority ------ peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Earl Landgrebe
Dear Roger:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many matters
of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Roger H. Zion
Dear Dave:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many matters
of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable David Dennis
Dear Fred:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Fred Schwengel
Dear John:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. You have also performed yeoman service
on behalf of the American farmer as a member of the House
Agriculture Committee, and I know all our citizens join in
thanking you for your concientious efforts to safeguard our
environment through your work on the House Interior Committee.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable John Kyl
Dear Larry:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past
4
years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many
matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority - peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Larry Winn, Jr.
Washington,
20315
Dear Bill:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress, during
the pastently years. You have demonstrated in one short
term that a truly dedicated Congressman can have an impact
on many matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable William O. Mills
of
D.C.
20515
Dear Marv:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past
4
years. Perhaps the most significant of your
many contributions during the 92nd Congress has been your
untiring work to improve American education through your
service on the House Education and Labor Committee.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Marvin L. Esch
Dear Bill:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past
4
years. Your unwavering support for a strong
American foreign policy through your work on the House
Foreign Affairs Committee has been especially valuable.
Your efforts to forestall forced busing of school children
are widely recognized as well.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable William S. Broomfield
Dear John:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. Certainly no member of Congress has
been more steadfast in his support or more enterprising on
behalf of America's farmers.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable John M. Zwach
Dear Dick:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated in one short
term that a truly dedicated Congressman can have an impact
on many matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority - peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Richard G. Shoup
Dear Ed:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many
matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority - peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Edwin B. Forsythe
Dear Henry:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many
matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Henry P. Smith, III
Dear Walter:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated in one short
term that a truly dedicated Congressman can have an impact
on many matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Walter E. Powell
Dear John:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many
matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable John H. Ware, III
Dear LaMar:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 2 years. You have demonstrated in one short
term that a truly dedicated Congressman can have an impact
on many matters of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable LaMar Baker
Dear Dan:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. You have demonstrated that a truly
dedicated Congressman can have a major impact on many matters
of national concern.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Dan H. Kuykendall
Dear Vern:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress, I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. Your presence at my side for the signing
of the Strategic Arms Limitation Agreements with the Soviet
Union further testifies to the value of your contribution.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Vernon W. Thomson
Dear Al:
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish
you the very best on November 7th. Because of your
dedicated service to the Nation in the Congress I am sure
that your constituents will give you an overwhelming vote
of confidence on Election Day.
I particularly want to express my deep appreciation
to you for the support you have given me on the vitally
important issues which have come before the Congress during
the past 4 years. Your remarkable career has been highlighted
by your service on the House Armed Services Committee where
I have long admired your efforts to retain a strong defense
posture for America.
America needs your leadership in the next Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented
progress toward the great goals of our new American
majority -- peace at home and abroad for generations to
come, a new prosperity without war and without inflation,
and the opportunity for every American to see the American
dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years among the best in America's history.
Sincerely,
Honorable Alvin E. O'Konski
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
October 18, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
New York and Celifornia
Legislature Endorsements
The New York and California GOP and CRP organisations
have asked for endorsement letters for some of their
state legislature candidates. The general rule, enforced
by Dent and Price, is that blanket letters of endorsement
do not go out to unselected local office holders.
In New York 10 of the requested 108 have been done by
special appeal. The balance should receive a standard
endorsement letter according to Harry Dent, the New York
GOP, the New York CRP, and the CRP Regional Director.
In California, Nofziger and the CRP Regional Director
have asked for endorsement letters for the 18 "Cal Plan"
candidates. According to Nofsiger on October 17, Reagan
is actively pushing for these letters.
Because there are only 19 days left, telegrams would be
better than letters, Nightletters cost $3.20 each, one-
third that of a telegram,
Alternative language for the endorsements appears in the
attached. One is a full, warm endorsement, the other is
a "Best Wishes" massage.
Recommendation:
That the "Best Wishes" nightletter be sent to the New York
and California state legislature candidates.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
GS/jb
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
MARY ANN ALLIN
wav
Attached is a copy of Stan Anderson's request which came through
Harry Dent for endorsement of candidates for the New York State
Legislature. On the list there are 60 incumbents for the Assembly
(of which 2 have been done), 37 candidates for the Assembly
(of which 5 have been done), and 9 candidates for the State Senate
(of which 3 have been done). In addition, 6 other candidates in
New York have been done, but they do not appear on this list.
They are asking for about 100 endorsements out of approximately
200 races state-wide, so this reflects some selection on the part
of the State GOP and Re-Elect Committees. Telegrams of en-
dorsement similar to the ones attached (actually they just offer
best wishes) can be sent to the remaining candidates, as requested,
but I feel there should be some discussion of how these will be
used to avoid a lot of media overlap where we are endorsing
candidates whose districts are in close proximity. The cost of
such an undertaking can be held down by sending Mailgrams
($1. 60) instead of Straightwires ($10. 65, and Nightletters $3. 20).
For your information, I have attached copies of the four endorse-
ments done for candidates for the California State Legislature.
October 6, 1972
NIGHTLETTER
Mr. William J. McLaughlin
4120 North Maine Avenue
Baldwin Park, California 91706
Best wishes to Kurt Hahn in his race for the State Assembly.
The people of California deserve the finest possible re-
presentation in Sacramento, and you have a candidate whose
record of accomplishment and devotion to duty are a credit
to the Republican Party and merit the support of all our
citizens. Let's go to work for Kurt so he can go to work for
us!
RICHARD NIXON
RN:MAAllin:blh
cc: RMWoods/H. Dent/A. Waldron/M. White/MAAllin/CF/
Requested by: Mr. William J. McLaughlin
Approved by: Roland Elliott
Straight maiequan 10.65 3.760
September 27, 1972
NIGHTLETTER
Mr. Sumner Offill
444 West Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California
My very best wishes go to George Deukmejian in his
campaign for re-election to the California Senate.
The people of the 37th Senate District have countless
reasons to be proud of Duke's distinguished record of
service to his constituency and to our state. I am
delighted that Bob Finch can be with you to speak on
behalf of this Administration and the need to elect
Republicans at all levels of government. It is my
earnest hope that the voters will turn out in overwhelming
numbers to re-elect our entire Republican team on
November 7th, but especially to return my good friend,
George Deukmejian, to the State Senate.
RICHARD NIXON
RN:MAAllin:blh
cc: RMWoods/H. Dent/A. Waldron/M. White/MAAllin/CF/Finch
EVENT: October 5, 1972
Requested by: Bonnie Bradbeer
Approved by: Roland Elliott
October 13, 1972
STRAIGHTWIRE
Mr. Richard E. Gulbranson
1326 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, California
Best Wishes to Bob Aguirre in his race for the State Assembly.
The people of 30th Assembly District deserve the finest possible
representation in Sacramento, and you have a candidate whose
record of accomplishment and devotion to duty are a credit to the
Republican Party and merit the support of all our citizens. Let's
go to work for Bob Aguirre 80 he can go to work for us!
RICHARD NIXON
RN:MAAllin:blh
cc: RMWoods/H. Dent/A. Waldron/M. White/MAAllin/CF/
Requested by: Brad Hainsworth
Approved by: Roland Elliott
October 6, 1972
NIGHTLETTER
Honorable Charles Conrad
13440 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Best wishes to Charles Conrad in his race for re-election
to the State Assembly. The people of California deserve
the finest possible representation in Sacramento, and you
have a candidate whose record of accomplishment and devotion
to duty are a credit to the Republican Party and merit the
support of all our citizens. Let's go to work for Charlie
so he can continue to work for us!
RICHARD NIXON
RN:MAAllin:blh
CC: RMWoods/H. Dent/A. Waldron 7M. White/Maallin/CF/
EVENT: October 6, 1972
Requested by: Harry Dent
Approved by: Roland Elliott
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 3, 1972
TO:
Mary Ann Allin
FROM:
Harry S. Dent
ISD
RE:
PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENTS
The Committee for the Re-election has forwarded to me
a list of candidates seeking legislative seats in the
New York State Legislature. Each has requested a
Presidential endorsement, and each has been endorsed
by the State GOP, New York Nixon people, and the Nixon
Regional Director.
I recommend that a Presidential endorsement be sent.
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
October 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRAD HAINSWORTH
FROM:
STAN ANDERSON
SEA
Attached is a list of local Republican candidates in New York
who have requested a letter of endorsement from the President.
Tab A is a listing of incumbent State Legislators. Tab B is
a listing of Republican candidates for the Legislature. Tab
C is a listing of Republican Senatorial candidates requesting
endorsement.
This request has the endorsement of the GOP and Nixon people
in New York and our Regional Director.
INLAVID
INCUMBENT
A.D.
ADDRESS
Perry B. Duryea, Jr.
1
old Montauk Hgwy., Montauk, 11954
Peter Costigan
2
154 Old Field Rd., Setauket, 11785
Robert Wertz
4
37 Bethany Dr., Commack 11725
John G. McCarthy
8
8 Pine Oak Court, Huntington Sta., 11746
William L. Burns
9
23 Whitney Dr., Amityville, 11701
Philip B. Healey
11
32 Frankel Rd., Massapequa, 11758
Milton Jonas
13
1854 Zana Court, N. Merrick, 11566
Joseph M. Reilly
14
36. Chestnut St., Glen Cove, 11542
John E. Kingston
15
97 Ward Street, Westbury, 11590
Joseph M. Margiotta
17
884 Bedford Court, Uniondale, 11553
George J. Farrell
21
116 Carnation Ave., Floral Park, 11001
John A. Esposito
23
222-01 101 Ave., Queens village 11429
Alfred DelliBovi
31
114-13 111th Ave., Ozone Park, 11420
John T. Flack
33
78-14 64th Place, Glendale, 11227
John G. LoPresto
35
87-18 30th Ave., Jackson Heights, 11369
Rosemary R. Gunning
37
1867 Grove St., Ridgewood, 11237
Vito P. Battista
38
290 Highland Blvd. Brooklyn, 11201
Dominick L. DiCarlo
49
1345 83rd St., Brooklyn, 11219
Robert F. Kelly
50
226 76th St., Brooklyn, 11209
Vincent Ricciò
51
375 16th St., Brooklyn 11215
Lucio F. Russo
60
82 Romer Rd., Staten Island, 10310
Edward J. Amann
61
285 Kissell Ave., Staten Island, 10310
Alvin M. Suchin
89
269 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, 10522
Gordon W. Burrows
90
65 Harvard Avenue, Yonkers, 10710
J. Edward Meyer
92
47 Haights Cross Rd., Chappaqua, 10017
NIXON ENDORSEMENT
INCUMBENT
A.D.
ADDRESS
Peter R. Biondo
93
Oak Hill Terrace, Ossining, 10562
Willis H. Stephens
94
Indian Will Farm, Brewster,
Eugene Levy
95
East Place, Suffern, 10901
Lawrence Herbst
97
9 Leicht Place, Newburgh, 12550
Emeel Betros
99
67 Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie, 12603
H. Clark Bell
101
P. 0. Box 734, Woodstock, 12498
Clarence Lane
102
Windham Arms, Windham, 12496
Fred G. Field
103
16 E. Newton Rd., Newtonville, 12128
Neil Keeleher
106
406 6th Ave., Troy 12181
Clark C. Wemple
107
1760 Van Antwerp Rd., Schenectady, 12309
Fred Droms, Jr.
108
Droms Rd., Town of Clifton Park, Rexford
Glenn H. Harris
109
Canada Lake, 12030
Andrew W. Ryan
111
43 Grace Ave., Plattsburg, 12901
Donald L. Taylor
114
117 Ward St., Watertown, 13601
William R. Sears
115
Bear Creek Rd., Woodgate, 13494
Edward F. Crawford
117
129 West 6th St., Oswego, 13120
Leonard F. Bersani
118
128 Rugby Rd., Syracuse, 13206
Hyman M. Miller
119
56 Lyndon Rd., Fayetteville, 13066
Edward M. Kinsella
120
407 Center Street, Solvay, 13209
Thomas J. Murphy
121
314 Broadview Dr., Syracuse, 13215
Francis J. Boland
124
55 Orchard Rd., Binghamton, 13905
L. Stephen Riford
125
West Genesee Rd., Box 681, Auburn, 13021
L. Richard Marshall
126
Strathmong Pk., Elmira 14905
Charles D. Henderson
127
39 Church Street, Hornell, 14843
Constance E. Cook
128
209 Coy Clen Rd., Ithaca, 148
Frank Carroll
133
613 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, 14606
William Steinfeldt
124
217 Weston Rd., Rochester, 14612
NIXON ENDORSEMENT
INCUMBENT
A.D.
ADDRESS
James L. Emery
136
5477 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo, 14454
Richard J. Hogan
139
8648 Griffon Ave., Niagara Falls, 14304
Chester Hardt
141
107 Oakgrove Dr., Williamsville, 14221
Albert J. Hausbeck
144
315 Dartmouth Ave., Buffalo, 14215
Ronald Tills
147
43 Union St., Hamburg, 14075
Lloyd Russell
149
East Otto, 14729
John W. Beckman
150
98 So. Portage St., Westfield
also done - mah
Harry C. Fotopoulos
73rd Dist.
4170 Broadway
NY, NY 10033
NIXON ENDORSEMENT
CANDIDATE
A.D.
ADDRESS
Anthony Coraci
3
12 Margin Dr., W., Shirley, 11967
Dennis O'Doherty
5
105 Cleveland Ave., Sayville, 11782
John C. Cochrane
6
80 Concourse E., Brightwaters, 11718
John J. Flanagan
7
20 Pine Hollow Lane, Greenlawn, 11740
Stuart R. Leveine
10
42 Burton Ave., Bethpage, 11714
George A. Murphy
12
3556 Tonopah St., Seaford, 11783
Clinton Martin, Jr.
16
68 Webster Ave., Manhasset, 11030
Armand P. D'Amato
18
15 Ostend Rd., Island Park, 11558
Dominick M. Minerva
19
35 Sprague Dr., Valley Stream, 11580
Mrs. Gloria Chizner
20
776 Kearney Dr., N. Woodmere, 11581
Frank H. McDermott
22
8400 Shore Front Pkwy., Far Rockaway 1169
Milliam G. Meier
25
3926 211th St., Bayside, 11361
Anthony J. Ruggiero
62
257 McClean Ave., Staten Island 10305
Guy V. Velella
80
1240 Rhinelander Ave., Bronx, 10451
Michael J. McSherry
86
4412 Van Cortlandt Pk. E., Bronx, 10470
Bruce F. Caputo
87
250 Pondfield Rd., West Bronxville,
Richard Ross
88
24 Palmer Ave., Mt. Vernon
Richard E. Mannix
91
111 Beach Ave., Larchmont
Harold Grune
96
33. DeHalve Maen Dr., Stony Point, 10980
Louis Ingrassia,
98
R.D. #5, Ingrassia Rd., Middletown, 1094
Benjamin P. Roosa,
100
Hickwell Junction,
Thomas Conole
101
22B Old Hickory Dr., Albany, 12209
Charles D. Cook
105
19 Prospect St., Delhi, 13752
Gerald B. Solomon
110
23 North Rd., Queensbury, Glens Falls,
12801
NIXON ENDORSEMENT
CANDIDATE
A.D.
ADDRESS
Verner M. Ingram
112
19 Market St., Potsdam, 13676
Harold Luther
113
4 Spofford Ave., Dolgeville, 13329
Nicholas J. Calogero
116
10 Proctor Blvd., Utica, 13501
Clarence D. Rappleyea,
Jr. 122
Ridgeland Dr., Norwich
Maurice Mattisti
123
2204 Jenkins St., Endicott
James Hurley
129
28. High Street, Lyons, 14489
Thomas Hanna
130
1680 Lake Rd., Webster
Mrs. Dorothy Phillips
132
52 Newcastle Rd., Rochester 14610
William Knights
137
12454 Ridge Rd., Knowlesville
John B. Daley
138
430 Dutton Dr., Lewiston
Noel E. Bartlo
140
40 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore, 14217
Alan J. Justin
146
102 Lou Dr., Cheetowaga, 14043
Dale M. Volker
148
91 So. Ellington St., Depew, 14043
New York State Senatorial Candidates
also done- man
S.D. 38
Donald R. Ackerson
done
63 Hickory Hill Road
- -William T. Smith
Tappan, N. Y, 10983
Route /
Tel (914) EL 9-1882
Umira, Ng 14903
S.D. 54
Fred J. Eckert
141 Ledgewood Circle
Richard E. Schermerhorn
Rochester, N. Y. 14616
40th Dist.
Tel (716) 225-2000
12 Idlewild Park Dr.
S.D. 42
Walter B. Langley*
Cornwall-on-Hedson, Ny
225 Jay Street
Albany, N. Y. 12210
- Lloyd Patterson
Tel (518) 434-3983
both Dist.
S.D. 44
done
Robert E. Lynch
67 Seratoga Drive
- Stewart hevy
Scotia, N. Y, 12302
Tel (518) 399-4147
- John D. Caemmerer
S.D. 41
7th Dist.
Douglas Hudson*
116 Green Avenue
Castleton-on-Hudson, N. Y. 12033
Tel (518) PE 2-2139
S.D. 35
John E. Flynn*
15 Huron Road
Yonkers, N. Y, 10710
Tel (914) DE 7-8746
S.D. 11 Frank Padavan
8315-248th Street
Bellerose, N, Y. 11426
Tel (212) 343-3525
S.D. 36
done
Joseph R, Fisani
18 Fairview Place
New Rochelle, N. Y. 10802
Tel (914) 235-0020
S.D. 24
John J. Marchi*
TO Mivon Avenue
NAME
A.D.
COUNTIES/COUNTY
Antolini, Lawrence G.
2nd
Humbolds, Menaocino, Sonoma
Boggess, Warren N.
10th
Contra Costa
Nimmo, Robert P.
29th
Tulare, Kern, San Luis Obispo
Simon, Raymond C.
30th
Stanislaus, San Joaquin
Browne, Robert E.
25th
Santa Clara
MacGillivray, W. Don
36th
Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo
Conlan, John T.
37th
Ventura
Bond, Bill
39th
Los Angeles
NAME
A.D.
COUNTIES/COUNTY
Aguirre, Robert
40th
Los Angeles
Arklin, Henry
41st
Los Angeles
Miller, Keith W.
50th
Los Angeles
Conrad, Hon. Charles J.
57th
Los Angeles
Hahn, Kurt
58th
Los Angeles
Priolo, Hon. Paul V.
60th
Los Angeles
Dannemeyer, William E.
69th
Orange
Hunter, Robert O.
74th
Riverside
Del Principe, Ron
76th
San Diego
Green, Mrs. Ruth A.
79th
San Diego
Timmons
October 12, 1972
How
10/13
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
10/14
FROM:
L. HIGBY
1917
As I mentioned to you, all the letters to candidates,
that is the endorsement letters to candidates need
to be ready to go on Monday. Bob wants to see the
special letters right away. Let's get these in today
(Friday) for him to review.
10/13 - pushing, may
have endd
4pm
day
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October 9. 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR 1
RAY PRICE
FROM I
H.R. HALDEMAN
The President has totally rejected the two letter drafts to
Members of Congress, incumbent and non-incumbert. He
makes the point that the letter should be briefer, more pre-
clse, shorter contences. He feels the two draft letters
attached are utterly terrible and suggests something along
the following lines:
"As you enter the final stages of your campaign, I
want you to know Must I realise how challenging it is
as I recall my first race for Congress. We need
people of your dedication and ability, and I wish you
well."
I don't think he's really thought this one through, but he does
feel that # should be done more tightly than the attached
drafts.
Attachments
HRHiyan
anderson
helters to assemblymen in Cal
P.
18 cands - Rep.
Endorse
Dent concurs sending
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BT-
cm- - the P wanted
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never seen but heard.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
FROM:
MARY ANN ALLIN
SUBJECT: Endorsement of House Members
mad often adjust
Letters like the attached have been prepared with today
date for all incumbent members of the House except:
Pete McCloskey, Donald Riegle and John Ashbrook who
will receive no endorsement. The first line of the 3rd
one.
paragraph (giving "wholehearted endorsement") was
omitted for Charles Whalen and John Heinz (whose support
records fall under 50%). A specially-worded "non-endorse-
ment" is being prepared for Bob Price of Texas, a hold has
been placed on Jim Collins of Texas and special inserts are
being prepared for our priority candidates:
Alabama:
Dickinson
California:
Mailliard, Mathias
Colorado:
McKevitt
Connecticut:
Steele
Indiana:
Landgrebe, Zion, Dennis
Iowa:
Schwengel, Kyl
Kansas:
Winn
Maryland:
Mills
Michigan:
Esch, Broomfield, Zwach
Montana:
Shoup
New Jersey:
Forsythe
New York:
Peyser, Smith
Ohio:
Powell
Pennsylvania:
Ware
Tennessee:
Baker, Kuykendall
Wisconsin:
Thomson, O'Konski
2
Letters for non-incumbents are also ready to be mailed today
to all Republican challengers except those few races where
primaries remain to be held and those running against the
following friendly Democrats:
Alabama:
Nichols, Bevill, Jones
California:
Johnson, Sisk, Holifield, Wilson
Connecticut:
Monagan, Giaimo
Florida:
Bennett, Chappell, Haley, Rogers
Georgia:
Davis, Stuckey
Illinois:
Kluczynski, Shipley, Price, Rostenkowski
Kentucky:
Stubblefield
Louisiana:
Passman
Maryland:
Byron
Missouri:
Randall, Bolling, Ichord, Burlison
New Mexico:
Runnels
New York:
Pike, Stratton, Rooney
North Carolina:
Fountain, Jones, Taylor
Ohio:
Ashley, Hays
Oklahoma:
Steed, Jarman
Oregon:
Green
Pennsylvania:
Flood, Morgan
South Carolina:
Dorn, Davis, Mann, Gettys
Tennessee:
Evins, Jones
Texas:
Roberts, Cabell, Teague, Brooks, Fisher,
Virginia:
Downing
/Casey
West Virginia:
Slack, Staggers
Wisconsin:
Zablocki
INCUMBENTS
ck he wants
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
stet
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am sure that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years [Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years].
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
continued
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-yearsperings in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
NON INCUMBENT
Dear
(First Name) (Check carefully)
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to take this oppor-
tunity to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come) a new prosperity
and
without war and without inflation opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-yearSperieds in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
i
MR. PRESIDENT:
You might want to consider saying "With your continued help 11
to the incumbents who have been good backers.
rmw Roste
INCUMBENTS
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am confident that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years. Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years]
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year periods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
NON INCUMBENT
Dear
(First Name) (Check Carefully)
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to take this oppor-
tunity to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his how life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year periods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
Joan
I've given a copy of this letter to Timmons
per GS request. (The letter needs a little
editing, in case someone wants to take a
look at it.)
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INCUMBENTS
pe ck we each what wants friend condine
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am sure that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years [Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years].
America needs your
leadership in the next
Congress.
continued
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four years
in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
FROM:
MARY ANN ALLIN
mad
adjust
SUBJECT:
Endorsement of House Members
Letters like the attached have been prepared with today
date for all incumbent members of the House except:
Pete McCloskey, Donald Riegle and John Ashbrook
will receive no endorsement. The first line of the
paragraph (giving "wholehearted endorsement") was
omitted for Charles Whalen and John Heinz (whose support
records fall under 50%). A specially-worded "non-endorse-
ment" is being prepared for Bob Price of Texas, a hold has
been placed on Jim Collins of Texas and special inserts are
being prepared for our priority candidates:
Alabama:
Dickinson
California:
Mailliard, Mathias
Colorado:
McKevitt
Connecticut:
Steele
Indiana:
Landgrebe, Zion, Dennis
Iowa:
Schwengel, Kyl
Kansas:
Winn
Maryland:
Mills
Michigan:
Esch, Broomfield, Zwach
Montana:
Shoup
New Jersey:
Forsythe
New York:
Peyser, Smith
Ohio:
Powell
Pennsylvania:
Ware
Tennessee:
Baker, Kuykendall
Wisconsin:
Thomson, O'Konski
2
Letters for non-incumbents are also ready to be mailed today
to all Republican challengers except those few races where
primaries remain to be held and those running against the
following friendly Democrats:
Alabama:
Nichols, Bevill, Jones
California:
Johnson, Sisk, Holifield, Wilson
Connecticut:
Monagan, Giaimo
Florida:
Bennett, Chappell, Haley, Rogers
Georgia:
Davis, Stuckey
Illinois:
Kluczynski, Shipley, Price, Rostenkowski
Kentucky:
Stubblefield
Louisiana:
Passman
Maryland:
Byron
Missouri:
Randall, Bolling, Ichord, Burlison
New Mexico:
Runnels
New York:
Pike, Stratton, Rooney
North Carolina:
Fountain, Jones, Taylor
Ohio:
Ashley, Hays
Oklahoma:
Steed, Jarman
Oregon:
Green
Pennsylvania:
Flood, Morgan
South Carolina:
Dorn, Davis, Mann, Gettys
Tennessee:
Evins, Jones
Texas:
Roberts, Cabell, Teague, Brooks, Fisher,
Virginia:
Downing
/Casey
West Virginia:
Slack, Staggers
Wisconsin:
Zablocki
INCUMBENTS
p ck w wants
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
stet
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am confident that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years [Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago for those, of course, use two years].
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your continued help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-yeariperin in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
INCUMBENTS
pe ck w wants
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am sure that
your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years [Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years]
America needs your
leadership in the next
Congress.
continued
With your 1 help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four years
in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
INCUMBENTS
pe ch w each what want
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am sure that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years [Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years].
America needs your
leadership in the next
Congress.
continued
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four years
in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
4
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NON INCUMBENT
Dear
(First Name) (Check carefully)
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to take this oppor-
tunity to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come) a new prosperity
and
without war and without inflation opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year5perieds in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
MR. PRESIDENT:
You might want to consider saying "With your continued help 11
to the incumbents who have been good backers.
rmw Roste
INCUMBENTS
Dear
(First Name)
As you move into the closing days of your campaign
for re-election, I want to take this opportunity to wish you the
very best on November 7th. Because of your dedicated service
to the Nation in the [Congress] [Senate] I am confident that your
constituents [if Congressman] [or if Senator] that the people of
State
will give you an overwhelming vote of confidence
on Election Day.
[For those with especially good records the following
sentence should go in] I particularly want to express my deep
appreciation to you for the support you have given me on the
vitally important issues which have come before the Congress
during the past four years. Use four if Congressman has been
there four years - true of all Senators unless just elected two
years ago -- for those, of course, use two years]
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
- 2 -
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his own life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year periods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
NON INCUMBENT
Dear
(First Name) (Check Carefully)
As you near the end of what I know must have been
an arduous and challenging campaign, I want to take this oppor-
tunity to wish you the best on November 7th.
America needs your dedicated leadership in the next
Congress.
With your help we can make unprecedented progress
toward the great goals of our new American majority -- peace
at home and abroad for generations to come; a new prosperity
without war and without inflation; opportunity for every American
to see the American dream come true in his how life.
I look forward to working with you in making the next
four years one of the best four-year periods in America's history.
Sincerely,
RN
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
S
SUBJECT:
1972 Congressional Seats
Clark MacGregor chaired a meeting on September 22 of
Bill Timmons, Stan Anderson, and Harry Flemming to
review the target list of Congressional seats. Harry
Dent was out of town. I sat in on the meeting.
Harry Flemming had completed a field survey. His
impressions with sharp questioning by MacGregor and
Timmons were included in the attached memorandum,
which was drafted by Stan Anderson.
The memorandum recommends three levels of support for
84 candidates. The main unresolved question is finances.
Stans is balking at using Presidential campaign funds
and yet there does not seem to be a program to channel
available money to either these House races or key
Senate races. You may want to discuss this in the next
10 a.m. Political Meeting. MacGregor and
believe that the sooner money is sent to
the more efficiently it is spent.
No
money to
H
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SENSITIVE - EYES ONLY
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CLARK MacGREGOR
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Target Congressional Candidates
As you requested, this memorandum sets forth three categories for 84 Con-
gressional races which deserve special attention and discusses the various
types of support which may be undertaken for each group. Stan Anderson and
Harry Flemming agree in these recommendations.
We have rated the target districts in three categories:
Category A - Maximum Support (30)
Category B - Moderate Support (15)
Category C - Little Support (39)
We also created three Divisions within each category:
Division I - Incumbent Republican (22)
Division II - Open Republicans* (21)
Division III - Net gain opportunity (41)
It was our feeling that incumbent Republicans facing stiff reelection chal-
lenges should receive maximum support if it appears they have any opportunity
to win. We also feel that priority consideration should be given to Republican
challengers in districts where the Republican incumbent is not seeking re-
election.
Tab A contains our recommendations for Category A - Maximum Support - races.
Tab B contains our recommendations for Category B - Moderate Support - races.
Tab C contains our recommendations for Category C - Little Support - races.
* The Republican incumbent is not seeking reelection.
bcc: Gordon Strachen
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We also recommend specific types of support for each Category:
Category A (7 incumbents, 6 Republicans open, 17 net gain opportunities)
This group represents the tightest House races where maximum
effort should be most helpful.
Finance - We recommend $5,000 for each candidate.
This would total $150,000.
Speakers - We recommend that a member of the First
Family or the Vice President visit each
district.
Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter
from the President and a still photo of
each candidate with the President.
Organization - We recommend a joint canvassing effort
with the Nixon organization for each can-
didate. We also recommend joint telephone
canvassing in those areas where telephone
banks are located and a combined ballot
security operation with the Nixon organi-
zation in each district. We also recom-
mend that we make available lists of Re-
publicans (where party registration is
known) and identified Nixon supporters
(at no cost) taken from our computer mail-
ing tapes (in key states) and make available
the list of contributors in each target dis-
trict derived from our finance mailings.
Campaign literature of each target candidate
should also be allowed in each Nixon storefront.
Advertising - We recommend providing each candidate
with a uniform television and radio tape of
the President endorsing the need for a Re-
publican Congress. A tag line then could be
added to this tape by each candidate.
Category B (3 incumbents, 1 Republican open, 11 net gain opportunities)
This group represents moderately difficult races for incum-
bents and GOP open seat candidates as well as challengers who
are "outside chances."
Finance - We recommend $3,000 for each candidate. This
would total $45,000.
Speakers - We recommend scheduling at least one surrogate
into each district.
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Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter
from the President and a still photo of
each candidate with the President.
Organization - We recommend a combined ballot security
operation and that we provide computer print-
outs as explained above. We also recommend
that we allow campaign materiel of each target
candidate to be placed in Nixon storefronts.
Advertising - We recommend providing a uniform radio
tape by the President for each candidate.
This tape would be general in nature and
each candidate would provide his own tag line.
Category C (12 incumbents, 12 Republicans open, 13 net gain opportunities)
This group represents districts that are apparent winners or
losers and extra effort will have only marginal effect on the
outcome.
Finances - None
Speakers - We recommend scheduling the surrogates if
they are available after meeting the re-
quirements of Category B.
Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter
from the President and a still photo of
each candidate with the President.
Organization - We recommend a combined ballot security
operation and allow the target candidates to
place their campaign literature in Nixon
storefronts.
Advertising - None
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend strongly that a final decision on the above recommendations be
made as soon as possible. We feel that money distributed in early October
can be much more efficiently spent than money distributed in late October or
early November. It will also require two to three weeks to produce the TV
and radio tapes described above thus making the speedy approval of these recom-
mendations mandatory.
CATEGORY A
Maximum Support
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division I (Incumbents)
California
6th
Mailliard
Connecticut
2nd
Steele
Indiana
10th
Dennis
Iowa
1st
Schwengel
Michigan
2nd
Esch
Minnesota
6th
Zwach
Texas
13th
Price *
Division II (Republicans Open)
Georgia
5th
Cook
Illinois
21st
Madigan
Massachusettes
5th
Cronin
Massachusettes
12th
Weeks
North Carolina
9th
Martin
Oklahoma
1st
Hewgley
Division III (Net Gains)
California
38th
Snider
Colorado
4th
Johnson
Connecticut
5th
Sarasin
*
EXCEPTION: Should not have Presidential tapes and endorsements
should be tailored.
CATEGORY A
Maximum Support (Continued)
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division III (Net Gains) Continued
Indiana
11th
Hudnutt
Illinois
10th
Young
Illinois
11th
Hoellen
Kentucky
6th
Jackson
Maine
2nd
Cohen
Maryland
4th
Hold
Minnesota
7th
Haaven
Missouri
6th
Sloan
New Jersey
13th
Maraziti
New York
26th
Gilman
New York
32nd
Koldin
North Carolina
4th
Hawke
South Dakota
2nd
Abdnor
Tennessee
6th
Beard
CATEGORY B
Moderate Support
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division I (Incumbents)
Indiana
2nd
Landgrebe
New York
23rd
Peyser
Wisconsin
3rd
Thomson
Division II (Republicans Open)
Wisconsin
8th
Froelich
Division III (Net Gains)
Connecticut
1st
Rittenband
Mississippi
2nd
Butler
Mississippi
4th
Cochran
New Jersey
3rd
Dowd
New York
24th
Vergari
South Carolina
1st
Limehouse
South Dakota
1st
Vickerman
Texas
5th
Steelman *
Washington
4th
Bledsoe
Wisconsin
3rd
Thompson
Wyoming
AL
Kidd
*
EXCEPTION: Should not have Presidential tapes and endorsements.
CATEGORY C
Little Support
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division I (Incumbents)
Alabama
2nd
Dickerson
California
43rd
Veysey
Colorado
1st
McKevitt
Indiana
8th
Zion
Iowa
4th
Kyl
Maryland
1st
Mills
New York
36th
Smith
Ohio
8th
Powell
Tennessee
3rd
Baker
Tennessee
8th
Kuykendall
Utah
2nd
Lloyd
Division II (Republicans Open)
California
20th
Moorhead
California
39th
Hinshaw
Idaho
1st
Svmms
Michigan
18th
Huber
Missouri
7th
Taylor
New Jersey
12th
Rinaldo
CATEGORY C
Little Support (Continued)
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division II (Republicans Open) Continued
New York
31st
Mitchell
New York
33rd
Walsh
Ohio
4th
Guyer
Ohio
16th
Regula
Pennsylvania
9th
Shuster
Virginia
6th
Butler
Virginia
8th
Parris
Washington
1st
Pritchard
Division III (Net Gains)
Arizona
4th
Conlan
California
36th
Ketchum
California
42nd
Burgener
Colorado
5th
Armstrong
Florida
5th
Insco
Florida
10th
Bafalis
Illinois
3rd
Hanrahan
Illinois
17th
O'Brien
CATEGORY C
Little Support (Continued)
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division III (Net Gains) Continued
Lousiana
3rd
Treen
Massachusettes
4th
Linsky
Mississippi
5th
Lott
New York
3rd
Roncallo
Pennsylvania
20th
Hunt
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We can detect only the slightest rise in Sen. George McGovern's support
for the Presidency of the United States after almost three weeks of post-
Labor Day campaigning. McGovern, at this writing, is still a loser by land-
slide proportions, and time is running out on him. There remain deep flaws
in both his strategic and tactical planning.
On the other hand, President Richard M. Nixon and the Republican Party
have not yet made the errors of excess upon which the Democrats have been
counting. Mr. Nixon is still doing "Presidential campaigning," apparently
waiting until mid-October to hit the road, which is exactly the way he should
be playing it. The Democratic charges of corruption and skulduggery (Water-
gate, grain deal, milk fund) simply have not taken hold of the American
electorate, although scandals sometimes sink in at the end of a campaign.
On a seat-by-seat evaluation, we find it increasingly difficult to fore-
cast a GOP takeover of either the Senate or the House. But bear in mind, if
RMN can win by 60% or more (which is possible today), there could be many
surprises in both chambers.
ELECTION OUTLOOK
We must still stick with our evaluation that today Nixon would defeat
McGovern in all 50 states, losing only the District of Columbia. All the
latest polling data -- both private and public -- supports this conclusion.
The most current poll, taken over the telephone weekly by Albert Sindlinger,
shows a very slight increase in McGovern's strength, based on his week-long
tour with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, but not nearly enough to demonstrate a
definite trend.
In the big states, Nixon's lead in New York and California appears to
be of modest proportions and conceivably could be overcome. His lead in
Michigan is larger (though this was one of his worst states in 1968) and
McGovern will have to rally strongly to overcome it. Nixon's lead in Ohio,
Illinois and Texas appears very large and virtually irreversible.
DEMOCRATS
The politicians and voters we have checked in the Midwest, South, and by
telephone nationally are coming to the same conclusion we are: the extra-
ordinary spread in the polls is for real. Why? Because, we find from almost
everyone we talk to, George McGovern's credibility as a President may be
irrevocably lost. We agree with Gary Hart that the Nixon support is a mile
wide and an inch deep, but McGovern's campaign manager doesn't seem to
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apprehend that the voters are rejecting McGovern far more than they are accept-
ing Nixon.
Tactics: Based on the time we have spent traveling with the McGovern
entourage, we have serious doubts about his unique campaign style on two
counts:
1) The so-called "visuals" intended to give maximum television cover-
age are so patently contrived that they not only create adverse press comment
but infuriate local McGovern supporters. The decision, consequently, has
been taken to try to make these visuals more realistic and to reduce them in
number.
2) The attempt to reach three separate media markets each day lends a
rag-tag appearance to the campaign and unnecessarily angers local Democrats
who are more accustomed to longer stays by a Presidential candidate whereas
now he may be at an airport rally for only an hour and then out of the state
for another week.
Strategy: This, of course, is the much greater problem. The conscious
McGovern strategy for the month of September is to try to broaden his base
by reaching out to disaffected members of the old Democratic coalition -- Jews,
Catholics, union members, etc. Clearly, these efforts are weakening the
militancy and dedication of McGovern's original supporters, but we agree that
they are absolutely necessary. The problem is that they don't seem to be
succeeding because McGovern's credibility as a candidate has so diminished.
Our door-to-door interviewing definitely shows that the voter, particularly
the blue-collar Catholic voter, simply cannot take George McGovern seriously
as a Presidential candidate. If McGovern cannot restore his credibility,
nothing else that he, his staff, or Teddy Kennedy do will really matter.
McGovern has still been unable to develop a single hard issue. Nixon
has outflanked him on the Vietnam war and the economy, and all our checks
with state-level Democrats and our door-to-door interviewing in conjunction
with Oliver Quayle's organization convinces us that the issues of the Water-
gate incident and general corruption in the Nixon Administration are too
exotic for the rank-and-file voter even to contemplate.
We still find voter resentment against Nixon on the questions of infla-
tion and unemployment, and a feeling that he has favored big business over
the workingman in the wage-price controls. But McGovern still seems unwilling
and unable to zero in on this issue.
REPUBLICANS
The growing conviction at the White House that McGovern is really as
bad off as the polls show has eased tensions and conflict with the Committee
to Re-elect the President.
Strategy: The great danger to the Republicans has always been the pos-
sibility of overkill against McGovern, and last week's strategy meeting at
the White House pinpointed that problem as GOP National Chairman Bob Dole,
Campaign Director Clark MacGregor, White House aide Charles Colson, et al
concentrated on how they were going to clobber McGovern. At the end of the
meeting, Vice President Spiro Agnew, of all people, advised some restraint,
based upon his own unfortunate experiences in 1970.
Tactics: The "Presidential campaigning" of Mr. Nixon, supposedly non-
political, is working very well. His visit to the Wilkes-Barre flood area
was particularly impressive. We, agreeing with many Republicans, see no
reason why the President has to go into regular political-year campaign-
style rallies where he is not at his best. There is terrific pressure,
however, from Republicans at the state level to get RMN out to support some
Congressional candidates. Mr. Nixon will have to exhibit a great deal of self-
restraint to prevent a skid of his own making in October.
Agnew: The Vice President spent his first 24 hours campaigning Tuesday
in the following way: 30 minutes spent shaking hands; 15 minutes spent making
a non-political speech; 1 hour spent holding two press conferences; 22 1/4 hours
spent resting, eating, sleeping and chatting with local politicians.
Needless to say, Agnew's '72 campaign is totally unlike those of '68 and
'70. In 1970, four White House aides accompanied the Vice President everywhere
he went; this time there are none. In 1972, the Vice President is deliberately
dulling his cutting edge not only because he wants to refurbish his image, but
also because he is convinced that the electorate is tired of hot politics.
GEORGE WALLACE
We lunched with the Alabama Governor, who is slowly recovering from his
wounds. Wallace, a bona fide hero in the South today, wants to refurbish his
card-carrying credentials as a Democrat and prove his political power. There-
fore, if his health permits him, he may jump into the Georgia, North Carolina,
South Carolina and other Senate races with endorsements of Democratic nominees.
Wallace plans to campaign in Texas for Governor candidate Dolph Briscoe,
in Florida and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. His long-range goal remains:
a crack at the 1976 Democratic Presidential nomination.
Southern politicians are coming around in droves, beseeching him for
endorsements. Wallace is seeing them all, but making no commitments. This
year he'll steer a neutral course on the Presidential race, saying that George
McGovern deserted his Party and that Richard Nixon failed to fulfill his
pledges. We do not expect George Wallace to do or say anything to help any
Republican this fall.
SENATE '72
We toured two Deep South and one perimeter-South state last week and, on
the basis of our surveys, conclude that Richard Nixon's coattails are unlikely
to pull in the Senate wins there that are needed for a GOP takeover.
We now feel, following up our last Report, that in:
North Carolina: Rep. Nick Galifianakis (D) has pulled ahead of Jesse
Helms (R) (reversing our most recent appraisal).
Alabama: Sen. John Sparkman (D) is far ahead of ex-Postmaster General
Red Blount (R).
Georgia: State Rep. Sam Nunn (D) narrowly leads Rep. Fletcher Thompson (R)
today.
In addition, the Michigan race between Sen. Robert Griffin (R) and State
Attorney General Frank Kelley (D), which we have been giving to Griffin, is
now a virtual toss-up, with Kelley apparently having some momentum. We are
still calling Griffin ahead but without much confidence.
This makes our Senate prognostication one less for the Republicans than
in our last Report, or presently 53-47 for the Democrats (compared to the
present Senate line-up of 55-45 Democratic).
HOUSE '72
Forecasting the results of the House is even a riskier business than
Senate elections because they are much more influenced by the top of the
ticket, and a Nixon landslide might change everything. On a seat-by-seat
basis, we will analyze the House by sections, starting with the Northeast:
Maine (2 Dems): The seat surrendered by Democratic Senate candidate
William Hathaway will probably be won by Bangor Mayor William Cohen (R) against
State Sen. Elmer Violette (D). One probable GOP pickup.
Vermont (1 GOP) No change.
New Hampshire (2 GOP) No change.
Massachusetts (8 Dems, 4 GOP) The most vulnerable is Rep. Robert Drinan
(D), but State Rep. Martin Linsky (R) may not catch him. The Democrats will
probably pick up the seat of retiring Rep. Hastings Keith (R), with Garry
Studds (D) favored over ex-State Sen. William Weeks (R). The GOP seat vacated
by Rep. Bradford Morse (R) could go to the Democratic nominee John Kerry.
One possible GOP pickup. One probable Democratic pickup. One possible
Democratic pickup.
Connecticut (4 Dems, 2 GOP) This is a state known for straight ticket
voting, and a Nixon landslide could bring down the House. Rep. William
Cotter (D) is extremely vulnerable against Richard Rittenband (R), but a Nixon
landslide could also do in Reps. Robert Giaimo (D) and Ella Grasso (D). One
probable, two possible GOP pickups.
Rhode Island (2 Dems) : The Democratic incumbents seem safe, but if RMN's
present 2-to-1 lead in the state holds up, they could be buried.
New York (25 Dems, 16 GOP) : Redistricting has already stripped the Demo-
crats of two seats. In addition, Rep. Ogden Reid, Republican turned Democrat,
is considered vulnerable against Carl Vergari (R), as is Rep. John Dow (D)
against Assemblyman Benjamin Gilman (R). Further, Leonard Koldin (R) has a
chance against Rep. James Hanley (D). On the other hand, the Democrats will
pick up the seat being surrendered by Rep. Seymour Halpern (R), and there is
a chance that ex-Reps. Richard Ottinger (D) and Max McCarthy (D) will over-
turn incumbent Reps. Peter Peyser (R) and Henry Smith (R). One probable
GOP pickup. Two possible GOP pickups. One probable Democratic pickup. Two
possible Democratic pickups.
Pennsylvania (14 Dems, 13 GOP) Redistricting will also strip the Repub-
licans and Democrats of one seat each here. The most vulnerable incumbent is
Rep. Joseph Gaydos (D), but Rep. Joseph Vigorito (D) is also in some trouble.
A Nixon landslide in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, now possible, could turn
everything upside down here. For now, two possible GOP pickups.
New Jersey (9 Dems, 6 GOP) : The most vulnerable Congressman is, as usual
Rep. James Howard (D), who faces a strong challenge from William Dowd (R).
Also in danger is Rep. Joseph Minish (D). One probable GOP pickup. One
possible GOP pickup.
Delaware (1 GOP) No change.
Maryland (5 Dems, 3 GOP) Thanks to redistricting, the Republicans now
figure to pick up one seat, with Marjorie Holt (R) favored over Werner Fornos
(D). One probable GOP pickup.
Summary: In the Northeast, the Democrats lose a net of 2 seats because
of redistricting. The Republicans have a chance at 5 probable and 8 possible
pickups while the Democrats only have a chance at 2 probable and 3 possible
pickups. This area has had a heavy Democratic imbalance for many years, which
could shift dramatically in the event of a Nixon landslide.
Rolard Erros
Roht D. Nords
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ADMINISTRATIVE
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By
EP
MARK,
Date 3-16-82
CONFIDENTIAL EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CLARK MacGREGOR
FROM:
BILL TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Target Congressional Candidates
As you requested, this memorandum sets forth three categories of Congressional
races which deserve special attention and discusses the various types of
support which should be undertaken for each category. Stan Anderson and Harry
Flemming agree in these recommendations.
We have divided the ratings into three categories:
Category A - Maximum Support
Category B - Moderate Support
Category C - Little Support
We also created three Divisions within each category:
Division I - Incumbent Republican
Division II -- Open Republican *
* The Republican incumbent is not seeking reelection
Division III - Net gain opportunity.
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It was our feeling that incumbent Republicans facing stiff reelection
challenges should recieve maximum support if it appears they have any
opportunity to win. We also feel that priority consideration should be
given to Republican challengers in districts where the Republican incum-
bent is not seeking reelection.
Tab A contains our recommendations for Category A - Maximum Support - races.
Tab B contains our recommendations for Category B - Moderate Support - races.
Tab C contains our recommendations for Category C - Little Support - races.
We also recommend specific types of support for each Category.
Category A (7 incumbents, 6 Republicans open, 2 net gain)
Finance - We recommend $5,000 for each candidate.
This would total $145,000.
Speakers - We recommend that either the First Family or
the Vice President visit each district.
Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter from
the President and a still photo of each candidate
with the President.
Organization - We recommend a joint canvassing effort with
the Nixon organization for each candidate. We
also recommend joint telephone canvassing it.
those areas where telephone banks are located
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and a combined ballot security operation
with the Nixon organization. We also recom-
mend making available lists of Republicans
and identified Nixon supporters (at notcost)
taken from our computer mailing tapes and
make available the list of contributors de-
rived from our finance mailings. Campaign liter-
ature of each candidate should also be allowed
in each Nixon storefront.
Advertising - We recommend providing each candidate
with a uniform television tape of the President
endorsing the need for a Republican Congress.
A tag line then could be added to this tape by
each candidate.
Category B (3 incumbents, 1 Republican open, 11 net gain)
Finance - We recommend $3,000 for each candidate. This
would total $45,000.
Speakers - We recommend scheduling at least one surrogate
into each of these districts.
Endorsements - same as above
Organization - We recommend a combined ballot securit,
operation providing computer print-outs of
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Republicans and Nixon favorables (paid for
by the local candidate) and allow campaign
materiel on each candidate to be placed in
Nixon storefronts.
Advertising - We recommend providing a uniform radio tape
by the President for each candidate. This tape
would ben general in nature and each candidate
would provide his own tag line.
Category C (12 incumbents, 12 Republicans open, 13 net gain)
Finances - None
Speakers - We recommend scheduling the surrogates if
they are available after meeting the re-
quirements of Category B.
Endorsements - Same as above
Organization - We recommend a combined ballot security
operation and allow the candidate to place his
campaign literature in Nixon storefronts.
Advertising - None
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend strongly that a final decision on the above recomm dations
be made as soon as possible. We feel that money distributed in early
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October can be much more efficiently spent than money distributed in late
October or early November. It will also require two to three weeks to pro-
duce the tapes described above thus making the speedy approval of these
recommendations mandatory.
A completed list with states and districts indicated will be provided on final.
CATEGORY A
Maximum Support
Division I (Incumbents)
Division III (Net Gains) cont.
Mailliard
Sarasin
Steele
Young
Dennis
Hoellen
Schwengel
Hudnut
Esch
Jackson
Zwach
Cohen
Price
Holt
Haasen
Division II (Republicans Open)
Sloan
Cook
Maraziti
Madigan
Gilman
Cronin
Koldin
Weeks
Hawke
Martin
Abdnor
Hewgley
Beard
Division III (Net Gains)
Snider
Johnson
A completed list with states and districts indicated will be provided on the final.
CATEGORY B
Moderate Support
Division I (Incumbents)
Thomson
Landgrebe
Peyser
Division Il (Republicans Open)
Froelich
Division III (Net Gains)
Thompson
Butler
Cockeran
Vergari
Limehouse
Vickermann
Steelman
Bledsoe
Kidd
Dowd
Rittenband
A completed list with states and districts indicated will be provided on the final.
CATEGORY C
Little Support
Division I. (Incumbents)
Division II (Republicans Open) cont.
Zion
Pritchard
Mills
Shuster
Dickerson
Huber
Smith
Symms
McKevitt
Rinaldo
Baker
Mitchell
Kuykendall
Parris
Powell
Veysey
Division III (Net Gains)
Llody
Conlan
Kyl
Burgener
O'Konski
Insco
Bafalis
Division II (Republicans Open)
Treen
Roncallo
Moorhead
Ketchum
Butler
Armstrong
Hinshaw
Hanrahan
Taylor
O'Brien
Walsh
Linsky
Guyer
Lott
Regula
Hutt
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
S
SUBJECT:
1972 Congressional Seats
Clark MacGregor chaired a meeting on September 22 of
Bill Timmons, Stan Anderson, and Harry Flemming to
review the target list of Congressional seats. Harry
Dent was out of town. I sat in on the meeting.
Harry Flemming had completed a field survey. His
impressions with sharp questioning by MacGregor and
Timmons were included in the attached memorandum,
which was drafted by Stan Anderson.
The memorandum recommends three levels of support for
84 candidates. The main unresolved question is finances.
Stans is balking at using Presidential campaign funds
and yet there does not seem to be a program to channel
available money to either these House races or key
Sen te races. You may want to discuss this in the next
10 a.m. Political Meeting. MacGregor and Timmons
believe that the sooner money is sent to key races
the more efficiently it is spent.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SENSITIVE - EYES ONLY
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CLARK MacGREGOR
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
Target Congressional Candidates
As you requested, this memorandum sets forth three categories for 84 Con-
gressional races which deserve special attention and discusses the various
types of support which may be undertaken for each group. Stan Anderson and
Harry Flemming agree in these recommendations.
We have rated the target districts in three categories:
Category A - Maximum Support (30)
Category B - Moderate Support (15)
Category C - Little Support (39)
We also created three Divisions within each category:
Division I - Incumbent Republican (22)
Division II -- Open Republicans* (21)
Division III - Net gain opportunity (41)
It was our feeling that incumbent Republicans facing stiff reclection chal-
len es should receive maximum support if it appears they have any opportunity
to in. We also feel that priority consideration should be given to Republican
allengers in districts where the Republican incumbent is not seeking re-
el i.n.
Tal
ontains our recommendations for Category A - Maximum Support - races.
Ta , contains our recommendations for Category B - Moderate Support - races.
Tab C contains our recommendations for Category C - Little Support - races.
* The Republican incumbent is not seeking reelection.
bcc: Gordon Strachen
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We also recommend specific types of support for each Category:
Category A (7 incumbents, 6 Republicans open, 17 net gain opportunities)
This group represents the tightest House races where maximum
effort should be most helpful.
Finance - We recommend $5,000 for each candidate.
This would total $150,000.
Speakers - We recommend that a member of the First
Family or the Vice President visit each
district.
Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter
from the President and a still photo of
each candidate with the President.
Organization - We recommend a joint canvassing effort
with the Nixon organization for each can-
didate. We also recommend joint telephone
canvassing in those areas where telephone
banks are located and a combined ballot
security operation with the Nixon organi-
zation in each district. We also recom-
mend that we make available lists of Re-
publicans (where party registration is
known) and identified Nixon supporters
(at no cost) taken from our computer mail-
ing tapes (in key states) and make available
the list of contributors in each target dis-
trict derived from our finance mailings.
Campaign literature of each target candidate
should also be allowed in each Nixon storefront.
Advertising - We recommend providing each candidate
with a uniform television and radio tape of
the President endorsing the need for a Re-
publican Congress. A tag line then could be
added to this tape by each candidate.
Category B (3 incumbents, 1 Republican open, 11 net gain opportunities)
This group represents moderately difficult races for incum-
bents and GOP open seat candidates as well as challengers who
are "outside chances."
Finance - We recommend $3,000 for each candidate. This
would total $45,000.
Speakers - We recommend scheduling at least one surrogate
into each district.
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Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter
from the President and a still photo of
each candidate with the President.
Organization - We recommend a combined ballot security
operation and that we provide computer print-
outs as explained above. We also recommend
that we allow campaign materiel of each target
candidate to be placed in Nixon storefronts.
Advertising - We recommend providing a uniform radio
tape by the President for each candidate.
This tape would be general in nature and
each candidate would provide his own tag line.
Category C (12 incumbents, 12 Republicans open, 13 net gain opportunities)
This group represents districts that are apparent winners or
losers and extra effort will have only marginal effect on the
outcome.
Finances - None
Speakers - We recommend scheduling the surrogates if
they are available after meeting the re-
quirements of Category B.
Endorsements - We recommend an endorsement letter
from the President and a still photo of
each candidate with the President.
Organization - We recommend a combined ballot security
operation and allow the target candidates to
place their campaign literature in Nixon
storefronts.
Advertising - None
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend strongly that a final decision on the above recommendations be
made as soon as possible. We feel that money distributed in early October
can be much more efficiently spent than money distributed in late October or
early November. It will also require two to three weeks to produce the TV
and radio tapes described above thus making the speedy approval of these recom-
mendations mandatory.
CATEGORY A
Maximum Support
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division I (Incumbents)
California
6th
Mailliard
Connecticut
2nd
Steele
Indiana
10th
Dennis
Iowa
1st
Schwengel
Michigan
2nd
Esch
Minnesota
6th
Zwach
Texas
13th
Price *
Division II (Republicans Open)
Georgia
5th
Cook
Illinois
21st
Madigan
Massachusettes
5th
Cronin
Massachusettes
12th
Weeks
North Carolina
9th
Martin
Oklahoma
1st
Hewgley
Division III (Net Gains)
California
38th
Snider
Colorado
4th
Johnson
Connecticut
5th
Sarasin
*
EXCEPTION: Should not have Presidential Lapes and endorsements
should be tailored.
CATEGORY A
Maximum Support (Continued)
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division III (Net Gains) Continued
Indiana
11th
Hudnutt
Illinois
10th
Young
Illinois
11th
Hoellen
Kentucky
6th
Jackson
Maine
2nd
Cohen
Maryland
4th
Hold
Minnesota
7th
Haaven
Missouri
6th
Sloan
New Jersey
13th
Maraziti
New York
26th
Gilman
New rk
32nd
Koldin
Nort Carolina
4th
Hawke
Sot
Dakota
2nd
Abdnor
Te 1 see
6th
Beard
CATEGORY B
Moderate Support
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division I (Incumbents)
Indiana
2nd
Landgrebe
New York
23rd
Peyser
Wisconsin
3rd
Thomson
Division II (Republicans Open)
Wisconsin
8th
Froelich
Division III (Net Gains)
Connecticut
1st
Rittenband
Mississippi
2nd
Butler
Mississippi
4th
Cochran
New Jersey
3rd
Dowd
New York
24th
Vergari
South Carolina
1st
Limehouse
South Dakota
1st
Vickerman
Texas
5th
Steelman *
Washington
4th
Bledsoe
Wisconsin
3rd
Thompson
Wyoming
AL
Kidd
* EXCEPTION: Should not have Presidential tapes and endorsements.
CATEGORY C
Little Support
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division I (Incumbents)
Alabama
2nd
Dickerson
California
43rd
Veysey
Colorado
1st
McKevitt
Indiana
8th
Zion
Iowa
4th
Kyl
Maryland
1st
Mills
New York
36th
Smith
Ohio
8th
Powell
Tennessee
3rd
Baker
Tennessee
8th
Kuykendall
Utah
2nd
Lloyd
Division II (Republicans Open)
California
20th
Moorhead
California
39th
Hinshaw
Idaho
1st
Symms
Michigan
18th
Huber
Missouri
7th
Taylor
New Jersey
12th
Rinaldo
CATEGORY C
Little Support (Continued)
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division II (Republicans Open) Continued
New York
31st
Mitchell
New York
33rd
Walsh
Ohio
4th
Guyer
Ohio
16th
Regula
Pennsylvania
9th
Shuster
Virginia
6th
Butler
Virginia
8th
Parris
Washington
1st
Pritchard
Division III (Net Gains)
Arizona
4th
Conlan
California
36th
Ketchum
California
42nd
Burgener
Colorado
5th
Armstrong
Florida
5th
Insco
Florida
10th
Bafalis
Illinois
3rd
Hanrahan
Illinois
17th
O'Brien
CATEGORY C
Little Support (Continued)
STATE
DISTRICT
CANDIDATE
Division III (Net Gains) Continued
Lousiana
3rd
Treen
Massachusettes
4th
Linsky
Mississippi
5th
Lott
New York
3rd
Roncallo
Pennsylvania
20th
Hunt