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From Magruder to Mitchell RE: newpaper articles on the GOP and younger voters. Articles attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a "Life" article and young voter registration. Related newspaper article attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Huntsman to Haldeman and Colson RE: McGovern, Muskie, and McCloskey's efforts to woo younger voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: publicity for GOP efforts to entice youth voters to supporting the party. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz's efforts to target youth voters in Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/30/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: new voters in Orange County, Florida. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz's activities involving younger voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: the status of efforts to register younger voters as Republicans in various states. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a Rietz report on GOP efforts to engage youth voters in the election process. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: a report on voter totals in important states. Registration figures from impotant states attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz and voter registration on college campuses. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: the lackluster results of college campus voter registration drives in southern states. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a "Newsweek" youth voter poll showing totals in trial heats involving RN and various Democrats. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/14/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: an article from "The Hartford Times." Article attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information from Rietz on younger voter registration in key states. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Magruder to Strachan RE: an attached document. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: a conversation between John Venners and Richard Scammon on youth voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/7/1971
From Magruder to Strachan RE: an attached memo. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Rietz to Rumsfeld RE: 1968 college mock conventions and the use of RN administration figures as speakers to entice young voters to register. List of colleges which held mock conventions attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/7/1971
From Haldeman to Mitchell RE: RN's concerns with Republican efforts to reach out to younger voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: "Target Registration '72." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a campaign theme idea generated by Haldeman. Memo from Haldeman attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Muskie's trip to Cincinnati. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/15/1971
Article from "The Cincinnati Enquirer" authored by Tommy West titled "Muskie Says County Needs Kennedy-Roosevelt Economics." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], 10/3/1971
Article published in an unknown periodical by an unknown author titled "Watts Mfg. Corp. Head Raps Muskie's Racial Attitudes." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Strachan to Magruder RE: attached information on Arlen Specter. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Magruder RE: attached information on Arlen Specter. Response from Magruder to Strachan printed on same page. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Chotiner to Haldeman RE: attached information on Specter. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/23/1971
Article published in "The Daily Item" titled "Specter Praises Nixon's Action On Economy, Attacks Democrats." 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], 9/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: CRP office space. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the political status of New Jersey, particularly with regard to African-American voters. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Magurder to Mitchell RE: obtaining a Director of the Farm Vote for the presidential campaign of 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/11/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a potential California mailing. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
Talking paper for Mitchell generated by Haldeman involving a California mailing. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Finch to Haldeman RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/22/1971
Capitol News Service article titled "GOP Revolution Coming?" authored by Fred W. Kline. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 10/14/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: Ehrlichman's role on a Convention Task Force. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
Handwritten notes detailing campaign activities in various states. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 10/12/1971
From Ehrlichman to Haldeman RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], no date
From Roy Morey to Ed Harper RE: a meeting of Younger Republican Public Officials, Candidates, and Staff Assistants. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1971
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This file contains:
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: newpaper articles on the GOP and younger voters. Articles attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a "Life" article and young voter registration. Related newspaper article attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Huntsman to Haldeman and Colson RE: McGovern, Muskie, and McCloskey's efforts to woo younger voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: publicity for GOP efforts to entice youth voters to supporting the party. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz's efforts to target youth voters in Florida. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/30/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: new voters in Orange County, Florida. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz's activities involving younger voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: the status of efforts to register younger voters as Republicans in various states. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a Rietz report on GOP efforts to engage youth voters in the election process. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: a report on voter totals in important states. Registration figures from impotant states attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz and voter registration on college campuses. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: the lackluster results of college campus voter registration drives in southern states. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a "Newsweek" youth voter poll showing totals in trial heats involving RN and various Democrats. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/14/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: an article from "The Hartford Times." Article attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information from Rietz on younger voter registration in key states. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Magruder to Strachan RE: an attached document. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Rietz to Magruder RE: a conversation between John Venners and Richard Scammon on youth voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/7/1971
From Magruder to Strachan RE: an attached memo. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Rietz to Rumsfeld RE: 1968 college mock conventions and the use of RN administration figures as speakers to entice young voters to register. List of colleges which held mock conventions attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/7/1971
From Haldeman to Mitchell RE: RN's concerns with Republican efforts to reach out to younger voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: "Target Registration '72." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a campaign theme idea generated by Haldeman. Memo from Haldeman attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Muskie's trip to Cincinnati. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/15/1971
Article from "The Cincinnati Enquirer" authored by Tommy West titled "Muskie Says County Needs Kennedy-Roosevelt Economics." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], 10/3/1971
Article published in an unknown periodical by an unknown author titled "Watts Mfg. Corp. Head Raps Muskie's Racial Attitudes." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Strachan to Magruder RE: attached information on Arlen Specter. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Magruder RE: attached information on Arlen Specter. Response from Magruder to Strachan printed on same page. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Chotiner to Haldeman RE: attached information on Specter. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/23/1971
Article published in "The Daily Item" titled "Specter Praises Nixon's Action On Economy, Attacks Democrats." 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], 9/20/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: CRP office space. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the political status of New Jersey, particularly with regard to African-American voters. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
From Magurder to Mitchell RE: obtaining a Director of the Farm Vote for the presidential campaign of 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/11/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a potential California mailing. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/12/1971
Talking paper for Mitchell generated by Haldeman involving a California mailing. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/2/1971
From Finch to Haldeman RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/22/1971
Capitol News Service article titled "GOP Revolution Coming?" authored by Fred W. Kline. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 10/14/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: Ehrlichman's role on a Convention Task Force. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
Handwritten notes detailing campaign activities in various states. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 10/12/1971
From Ehrlichman to Haldeman RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], no date
From Roy Morey to Ed Harper RE: a meeting of Younger Republican Public Officials, Candidates, and Staff Assistants. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
10/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: newpaper
articles on the GOP and younger voters.
Articles attached. 4 pgs.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a "Life"
article and young voter registration. Related
newspaper article attached. 3 pgs.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Huntsman to Haldeman and Colson
RE: McGovern, Muskie, and McCloskey's
efforts to WOO younger voters. 1 pg.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: publicity for
GOP efforts to entice youth voters to
supporting the party. 2 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 1 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
9/30/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz's
efforts to target youth voters in Florida. 1 pg.
27
2
9/29/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Rietz to Magruder RE: new voters in
Orange County, Florida. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz's
activities involving younger voters. 1 pg.
27
2
10/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Rietz to Magruder RE: the status of
efforts to register younger voters as
Republicans in various states. 3 pgs.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a Rietz
report on GOP efforts to engage youth voters
in the election process. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 2 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
10/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Rietz to Magruder RE: a report on
voter totals in important states. Registration
figures from impotant states attached. 5 pgs.
27
2
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Rietz and
voter registration on college campuses. 1 pg.
27
2
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Rietz to Magruder RE: the lackluster
results of college campus voter registration
drives in southern states. 1 pg.
27
2
10/14/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a
"Newsweek" youth voter poll showing totals
in trial heats involving RN and various
Democrats. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: an article
from "The Hartford Times." Article
attached. 4 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 3 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
10/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information
from Rietz on younger voter registration in
key states. 5 pgs.
27
2
10/8/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Magruder to Strachan RE: an attached
document. 1 pg.
27
2
10/7/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Rietz to Magruder RE: a conversation
between John Venners and Richard
Scammon on youth voters. 1 pg.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Strachan RE: an attached
memo. 1 pg.
27
2
10/7/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Rietz to Rumsfeld RE: 1968 college
mock conventions and the use of RN
administration figures as speakers to entice
young voters to register. List of colleges
which held mock conventions attached. 5 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 4 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
10/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to Mitchell RE: RN's
concerns with Republican efforts to reach out
to younger voters. 1 pg.
27
2
10/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: "Target
Registration '72." 1 pg.
27
2
10/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a campaign
theme idea generated by Haldeman. Memo
from Haldeman attached. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Muskie's
trip to Cincinnati. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/3/1971
Campaign
Newspaper
Article from "The Cincinnati Enquirer"
authored by Tommy West titled "Muskie
Says County Needs Kennedy-Roosevelt
Economics." 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 5 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
Campaign
Newspaper
Article published in an unknown periodical
by an unknown author titled "Watts Mfg.
Corp. Head Raps Muskie's Racial Attitudes."
1 pg.
27
2
10/20/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Magruder RE: attached
information on Arlen Specter. 1 pg.
27
2
9/27/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Magruder RE: attached
information on Arlen Specter. Response
from Magruder to Strachan printed on same
page. 1 pg.
27
2
9/23/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Chotiner to Haldeman RE: attached
information on Specter. 1 pg.
27
2
9/20/1971
Campaign
Newspaper
Article published in "The Daily Item" titled
"Specter Praises Nixon's Action On
Economy, Attacks Democrats." 2 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 6 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
10/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: CRP office
space. 6 pgs.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the political
status of New Jersey, particularly with regard
to African-American voters. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/11/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magurder to Mitchell RE: obtaining a
Director of the Farm Vote for the
presidential campaign of 1972. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a potential
California mailing. 1 pg.
27
2
9/2/1971
Campaign
Memo
"Talking paper" for Mitchell generated by
Haldeman involving a California mailing. 1
pg.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 7 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
10/22/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Finch to Haldeman RE: attached
information. 1 pg.
27
2
10/14/1971
Campaign
Other Document
Capitol News Service article titled "GOP
Revolution Coming?" authored by Fred W.
Kline. 2 pgs.
27
2
10/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: Ehrlichman's
role on a Convention Task Force.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
2
10/12/1971
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes detailing campaign
activities in various states. 7 pgs.
27
2
White House Staff
Memo
From Ehrlichman to Haldeman RE: attached
information. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 8 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
2
9/21/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Roy Morey to Ed Harper RE: a
meeting of Younger Republican Public
Officials, Candidates, and Staff Assistants. 5
pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 9 of 9
DETERMINED TO RE AN
ADMINS
THING
E.U. 100
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October 19, 1971
By Ep , Date 3-25-82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and MONDAY concern-
ing our youth activities. Both have received a very positive
reaction.
Jules Witcover's piece, which ran nation-wide, is especially inter-
esting considering his usual leftward slant.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachments
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
MONDAY
October 18, 1971
YOUTH VOTING STUDY SHOWS THINGS
NOT ALL THAT BAD FOR GOP
Facts and figures being compiled by the Committee
for the Re-Election of the President show that con-
trary to popular belief the Republican Party pro-
spects with the 25,000,000 new young voters are
far from bleak.
"I'd say things are looking better every day," Ken
Rietz, Director of the Committee's New Voter Task
Force told MONDAY.
The report that makes Rietz feel this way is probably
the most complete youth study to date. Based on
nationwide data as well as statistics from 16 states
considered crucial to President Nixon's re-election,
the report shows that the Democratic Party is regis-
tering 10-15 percent less young people than the
usual rate at which adults register Democratic in
some of the larger states. The study indicates that
this 10-15 percent of Democrats quite often register
Republican or Independent.
The voter analysis also shows that in some of the
larger states the Republican Party is registering
people at a rate of up to 10 percent above the usual
Republican registration rate and this is attributable to
the influx of new, young voters.
Positive Campus Opinion
While the study acknowledges that opinion negative
to the President runs high on some college campuses,
it also notes that college students account for only
20 percent of the newly enfranchised young voters.
However, the report states, since the President's an-
nounced plans to travel to Communist China and his
new economic policies, there has been an upswing in
positive feelings among college youth toward the
President.
Perhaps the most interesting finding of the study is
that more than half of the new voters are presently
identified as wage earners, ranging from blue-collar
workers to young suburbanites. This group of voters
cannot be judged by the same criterion as the college
student. The study shows that they are primarily in-
terested in the bread and butter issues and will be in-
clined to vote their pocketbooks instead of a particu-
lar issue.
Other identifiable groups within the 25,000,000 in-
clude 5.8 million persons attending college, 900,000
attending high school, 1.9 million serving in the mili-
tary and 1.8 million unemployed. The male-female
breakdown shows 12.7 million women and 12.4
million men.
14 Part I-Mon., Oct. 11, 1971
Los Ingeles Times
Long Hair, Mod Dress,
but He's a GOP Pro
Youthful Party Worker is Trying to
Counter Democrats' Campus Vote Drive
BY JULES WITCOVER
Times Staff Writer
The effort is rooted in
WASHINGTON - Ken
But on balance, the
sources, the rulings in fa-
Reitz, just turned 30, long
the Republican conviction
White House has been
-underlined by research
vor of on-campus voting
of hair and mod of dress, is
told, the overall registra-
will be more of a factor in
an unlikely looking Re-
recently completed by
tion pattern is such that it
local elections than in the
Reitz - that reports of
publican Party pro. He
warrants a strong Repub-
massive youth registration
presidential election.
would not cause a raised
lican effort in pursuit of
overwhelmingly favoring
Domination of local com-
eyebrow at any of the
the Democrats are un-
the young between now
munity politics by the
dump-Nixon youth voter
founded.
and the November, 1972,
campus electorate is a real
registration drives being
election.
possibility now, they say.
held by the President's
1,000 Counties Checked
Reitz, although he is
But with 70% of stu-
foes around the country.
Nearly 1,000 counties in
only 30 and looks younger.
dents going to school with-
But he is, in a sense, the
high population centers
is not cut from the mold of
in 100 miles of home, the
GOP's undercover answer
around the country have
Lowenstein, who has been
to Democrat Allard K.
expectation is that the
been checked. and the
working campus politics
Lowenstein, the 42-year-
White House has been ad-
popular vote in any state
for more than a decade.
old career campus organiz-
vised that contrary to the
in the presidential election
Rather, the young Repub-
er credited with starting
general assumption. youth
will not differ too much,
registration is relatively
lican is an oldschool politi-
whether a student casts
the dump-Johnson move-
ment in 1967 and 1968 and
low. Also, this check con-
cal pro.
his ballot on campus or
now trying to work the
cludes that party choice
College Students
back home.
same political magic
follows the same ratio
Reitz is a partner of
While the evidence fails
against Mr. Nixon.
shown by their elders.
Harry Treleaven, one of
to support the impression
Lowenstein, assisted by
A Gallup poll released
Mr. Nixon's media master-
that youth registration
Republican Reps. Paul N.
Sunday indicated that
minds in the 196S cam-
means a huge Democratic
McCloskey Jr. of Califor-
45% of voters age 21 and
paign, and spent a year in
registration, the Republi-
nia and Donald W. Riegle
older consider themselves
Tennessee building and
can researchers contend,
Jr. of Michigan, is darting
Democrats. 27% consider
nurturing the organiza-
the widespread publicity
frenetically from campus
themselves Republicans,
tion that helped Republi-
given to that impression is
to campus exhorting
and the rest-28%-call
can Sen. William Brock
itself a problem in per-
American youth to regis-
themselves independents.
oust incumbent Sen. Al-
suading GOP politicians
ter.
The same poll said.
bert Gore in what probab-
that the youth vote is
Billed as Bipartisan
however. that a survey of
ly was the chief GO? vic-
worth going after.
The effort is billed as a
the 18-20 age group found
tory of 1970.
But in such key states
bipartisan one. but on-the-
35% classifying them-
GOP leaders are being
for Mr. Nixon in 1972 as
spot registration so far has
selves as Democrats. only
14% describing them-
told that for all the publi-
Ohio, New Jersey and II-
been whelmingly
selves as Republicans and
city about heavy Demo-
Democratic. Reitz is a one-
linois-ali carried by him
a majority-51%-listing
cratic registration among
man GOP task force trying
in 1068 but considered ma-
to counteract this effort by
themselves as indepen-
college students. only 5
million of the 25 million
jor 1972 battlegrounds--
spurring registration of
dents or uncommitted in
Republicans who will vote
potential first-time voters
an influx of new voters
party preference.
for the President.
The Republican re-
are attending college, and
could be pivotal.
Working out of the
search. according to party
70% of them go to institu-
While Reitz is traveling
Committee for the Reelec-
sources. has found that the
tions within 100 miles of
the country spreading the
tion of the President, the
dump Nixon registration
their home towns.
word that youth registra-
skeleton operation for the
efforts of Lowenstein. Mc-
This statistic is being in-
tion is not necessarily bad
1972 Nixon campaign,
Closkey and Riegle have
terpreted by Republican
news for Republicans,
Reitz is spending three or
been effective among
researchers as minimizing
three GOP youth organiza-
four days a week on the
pockets of young voters
the importance of rulings
tions - Young Republi-
road, urging Republican
and that college students
in California and 16 other
cans, College Republicans
county leaders to turn
are registering more hea-
states that students may
and Teen Age Republi-
their attention and ener-
vily than nonstudent
vote
23
well
25
on
CRNS-272 mobilizing for
gies to the 25 million
youth.
campus.
grass-roots sign-up efforts
potential new voters made
According to Republican
next spring.
eligible by the lowered
National Committee
voting age of 1S.
Supported by the Re-
The Young Republicans,
publican National Com-
according to Cindy Shel-
mittee, the focus is first on
ton, their 22-year-old exec-
selling the record of the
utive secretary, are in the
Nixon Administration to-
process of trying to identi-
ward youth and then on
fy all the 18-25 first-time
registering those who buy
voters in the nonstudent
the argument that the rec-
category in five key states.
cord has been good.
In Wyoming, which is not
Pamphlets such as one
one of the five, 70,000 first-
entitled, "Is Anyone Lis-
time voters have been
tening? Does Anyone Give
identified and 700 of them
%
a Damn?" stress the Ad-
canvassed by phone as a
ministration's efforts to
prelude to voter registra-
wind down American in-
tion.
Miss Shelton acknowl-
volvement in the Vietnam
edges that if youth's party
war and to end the draft,
affiliation follows past pat-
and Mr. Nixon's signature
terns, Republicans will
of the 18-21 vote legisla-
trail not only Democrats
tion.
but also independents. But
"One thing we've made a
she expresses a conviction
very large mistake about,'
that the trend toward in-
Carl Rove, executive di-
dependent voting will
rector of the College Re-
benefit the GOP, whether
publicans said, "is we
youth registers Republi-
haven't trumpeted our ac-
can or not.
complishments for youth."
Nearly 1,000 colleges are
on the college mailing list,
aot about 2,800 receive
weekly reports from a spe-
cial Washington campus
news service.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
October 12, 1971
(202) 333.0920
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
This week an article on young voter registration appeared
in Life magazine. Because this article seemed to suggest
greater activity in the area of young voter registration than
we have indicated, we checked its content against our findings
with the following results.
The Life article, "Young Voters Surge to Enroll in the
System," is extremely short on facts. The statement -- "as
recently as two months ago, less than 10% of those from 18-21
had registered. But now the figures have jumped to 25%, 50%, and
even 75% in some cities" -- is true, but deceptive. Registration
figures for the new voter on a national level are still ranging
from 10 to 15%. There are very definitely some cities with new
voter registration as high as 60%. These cities also had extremely
high registration figures two months ago because there has been
a concerted registration drive aimed at the new voter in these
cities. These high youth registration areas are very few and far
between, and in fact Life confirms one of the findings of the
Rietz report: that young people when confronted with an organized
registration drive will register, and usually in favor of whomever
is running the registration effort.
The Lowenstein registration rallies, which were mentioned in
the report, have been notably unsuccessful in actually registering
anyone. The one truly successful registration rally, as noted in
the article, was held in Pittsburgh. This rally was sponsored by
every leader of note in both the Republican and Democratic parties
and was attended by 15,000 to 25,000 people. The Supervisor of the
Allegheny County Bureau of Elections says that 2,600 people (note the
4,000 that Life reported) signed up at this rally.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
bcc: Mr. Haldeman
A12
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1971 THE WASHINGTON POST
GOP Finds
Ho
SUPER
Solace in
EQUAL,
SNIDER'S
FOOD STORE
A resolution
SAVE EVERY HOUR
MON. THRU SAT.
Youth Vote
fiths' has bee
OPEN 9 TIL
Senate caler
the committe
Georgia Ave. at Seminary Rd. Beltway Exit 21 South Silver Spring, Md.
of other busi
Prices effective thru Oct. 16, 1971. Quantity rights reserved.
By Ken W. Clawson
seeks to at
Washington Post Staff Writer
preoccupation
SNIDER'S FABULOUS
President Nixon's campaign
ment's chief
BEEF
TRIMMED OUT
1.29
strategists are happily digest-
Birch Bayh
wife's illness
OF THIS
ing a study of the nation's po-
LB.
WORLD!
tential first-time voters that
delay Sena
BRISKETS
until next yea
shows the Republican Party
Mrs. Griffi
BONELESS-ROLLED
VA. PEPPER COATED
holding its own in registra-
argued that
COUNTRY
tion.
work laws ar
PORK
77
HAM
1.29
Concentrating on 16 key
to discrimir
states whose combined elec-
ployment
ROAST
SLICES
toral votes would re-elect
women than
LB.
12 OZ. PKG.
President Nixon, the study
Rep. Bella
SNIDER'S DIAMOND JIM
shows GOP registration by
served that
N.Y. STRIP STEAKS
LB.
2.98
new voters in the 18 to 25-
ted to SCI
year-old brackets varying only
floors at n
5 to 10 per cent from the usual
tectors are
Republican-Democratic ratio.
Rep. E
FANCY
EXTRA LEAN
Administration sources said
N.Y.), Ju
PINK
1.98
ROUND
98c
yesterday that the independ-
chairman
ent category of voters "is the
the amer
be "unth
GROUND
only real gainer," despite
SHRIMP
2 LB. BOX
LB.
widespread Democratic claims
be integ
of success in registration
of war."
LEAN FRESH
drives aimed at the youth
(R-Ind.),
5 LB. PKG.
were di
GROUND
69c
vote.
then m
3.29
"Our research shows that in
be draft
CHUCK
LB.
some states the Democrats are
Other
losing, proportionately, to the
of male
FROZEN CHICKEN PARTS
SNIDER'S CHUCK
independents and we are hold-
the
ing close to our normal ratio,"
Griffi
LEGS &
PATTIE
2.99
an administration source said.
amen
THIGHS
The President's campaign
wome
2.49
strategists see evidence in the
the
BREASTS
BURGERS
study that early claims and
signed
DRUMSTICKS
5 LB. BOX
predictions that the youth
could
BOX OF 20
vote would be overwhelmingly
lease
Democratic were overstated
GWALTNEY'S BUFFET
1.29
said.
when applied to the 25.1 mil-
To
BONELESS PAGAN HAMS
LB.
lion persons who will be eligi-
wome
ble to vote for President next
tional
KOSHER STYLE
NATURAL SHAPE
year for the first time.
O'Neill
CONEY ISLAND
SLICED
98c
The political stakes for the
that th
98c
TURKEY
½
LB.
Republicans are enormous, es-
in Israe
pecially in view of a recent
Supp
FRANKS
LB.
WHITE MEAT
Gallup Poll showing that GOP
ment
party allegiance among per-
nated
LEAN BOILED HAM
LB.
1.09
sons over 18 is at its lowest
ways,
level since 1964. Only 25 per
and se.
LARGE EYE SWEITZER
cent of the 8,935 persons Gal-
to an
lup interviewed classified
COLOSSAL
3 for $1
themselves as Republicans,
ARTICHOKES
compared with 44 per cent
Democratic and 31 per cent as
VINE RIPE
lb.
29c
Independents. Democrats lost
TOMATOES
9 per cent since 1964, while
those classifying themselves
as Indepentents increased 9
RED WINESAP OR DELICIOUS
APPLES
3
lb.
bag
39c
per cent.
Mr. Nixon's campaign aides
do not quarrel with the Gallup
CALIFORNIA
ratio, But they point out that
PEPPERS
4
25c
their chances for success in-
for
crease as the pool of independ-
ent voters gets larger.
Administration officials said
RATH'S HICKORY SMOKED
69c
their research on potential
SLICED BACON
new voters was based on re-
1 LB. PKG.
ports nationally as well as
RATH'S ALL-MEAT
RATH'S BREAKFAST
from 16 states the Republicans
LB.
65c
SAUSAGE
LB.
consider crucial to Mr. Nixon's
FRANKS
PKG.
MEAT
PKG
37c
1972 bid for re-election. In the
key states, which they refused
RATH'S
HICKORY
HAMS
to identify except to say that
SMOKED
hey are "the states the Presi-
dent must have to win," they
3
CAN
CAN
found that 10 to 15 per cent of
Lew eligible voters had al-
ALBA NON-FAT
ready registered although in
POWDERED MILK
3 QT. BOX
39°
some big states it is as low as
2 per cent.
LIPTON'S TEA BAGS
BOX 100
95c
The Nixon campaign hasn't
FLO-THRU
done anything in the way of
voter registration pending
25 FT.
REYNOLD BROIL FOIL
REG. 43c Roll
29c
completion of GOP research.
The study found that Demo-
KRAFT
VIVA
cratic, labor and independent
CHEESE N'
voter registration drives so far
DECORATED
this year were ineffective and
CRACKERS
NAPKINS
in some cases counterprod-
uctive.
5
PAK
39c
PKG.
140
29c
Administration sources
pointed out that Democrats
SANTA CLARA
running in abundance for
PRUNE JUICE
3/99°
President have a far greater
QTS.
stake in getting out a primary
HORMEL
election vote.
CHILI & BEANS
15
oz.
tin
3/99ᶜ
While acknowledging anti-
Nixon sentiment on campuses,
WHITE ENRICHED
SHASTA
FRESH
the Administration officials
BREAD
CAN SODAS
MILK
said they found those opposed
12 oz. Reg. & Diet
to the President were not nec-
LOAVES
4/$1
½
BAL.
CTNS.
2/99c
essarily in favor of a Demo-
10/99
crat. More often, sources said,
an anti-Nixon sentiment trans-
MANN'S
SOUR CREAM
Reg.
4 for
lated to a gain for the Inde-
POTATO CHIPS
BARBEQUE
35c
RIPPLETS TOO!
99c
pendent category.
CLAMATO JUICE
6 oz.
TINS
49c
"Even on the campuses, we
PAK
found that young people are
WONDER WEDGE
DISN
ON STOCK
3/$1
more interested in the Presi-
SPONSE
No
dent since his wage-price
freeze and the announcement
BEL AIR BREAD
CROUTONS
REC. 47g PKB.
3
for
99c
of his China visit," an official
said.
SILBER'S GREAT!
RYE
PUMPERNICKEL
Ratification of the 26th
RAISIN CLUSTER
PKG.
OR ITALIAN
Amendment to the Constitu-
BREAD SALE
tion expanded the electorate
OR
39°
by 11.4 million persons be-
STICKY BUNS
FRESH
16 sz.
BAKE
LOAF
29c
tween the ages of 18 and 21.
Another 13.7 million persons
LANCERS IMPORTED
between 21 and 25 will be eli-
FIFTH
2.69
gible in 1972 to participate in
ROSE WINE
their first presidential elec-
CROQ.
tion, bringing the potential
first-time voters to 25.1 mil-
LIQUID
1QT.
NEW
REA. 750
REG. T7c
lion.
SOLARINE POT
PLUMMER
69
C
& PAN CLEANER
39c
The GOP study identified a
target bloc comprising more
than half of these new voters.
ALABE
A total of 13.8 million men
IVERY
FROZEN FOODS! CHECK HERE! SAVE!
and women were identified as
IM NO
wage earners, ranging from
OF IN
BIRDSEYE
blue coliar workers to young
EM It
4 EAR
CORN ON COB
39c
suburbanites.
WE ALW
PAK
"Here is a category of poten-
E'S POLIC
tial voter who is interested in
FLAVOS
SEALTEST DELIGIOUS
bread and butter issues," said
CHINESE
ICE CREAM
an a dministation source.
"These are people who will
6
EGG ROLLS
ALL FLAVORS
vote their pocketbooks instead
11 or.
PKG.
BALLON
of 4
77c
of the (Vietnam) war. We will
1/2
77c
also do better among the
young blue collar workers be-
REG. 98c
cause they are not political
party oriented as were their
BIRDSEYE
9 or.
2
89c
parents."
ORANGE-PLUS
Other identifiable groups
tins
for
within the 25.1 million total in-
clude 5.8 million persons at-
CRAB-STUFFED
DAQUIRI OR
tending college; 900,000 at-
FILET
tending high shcool; 1.9 mil-
WHISKEY SOUR
lion serving in the military
FLOUNDER
Mix
and 1.8 million unemployed. A
male-female breakdown shows
8 oz.
PKG.
2/95c
6 oz.
5/99c
12.7 million women and 12.4
million men.
fins
The young voter study was
prepared for the Committee
FROSTY ACRES
4
10-oz.
for the Reelection of the Pres-
SLICED STRAWBERRIES
99c
ident by a research team
pkg.
headed by Kenneth Rietz, a
political consultant with close
ties to the Nixon administra-
tion.
AN
MEMORANDUM
DETERMIT
THE WHITE HOUSE
E.O.
WASHINGTON
By
EP
CONFIDENTIAL
October 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAN
CHARLES W. COLSON 1
SUBJECT:
Women
It was reported in the October 11, 1971 News Summary that:
"McGovern and Muskie have done away with the traditional
women's division - setting up a women's rights committee
and staffing females throughout their organization
GLOBE
and MONITOR both report on the bust of the 18 year old vote
registration rally in Boston. Only 2-3,000 of an expected
30,000 turned up -- only 536 registered. And in Cambridge,
a. grand total of 30 came to a "mass registration". Muskie,
McCloskey, McGovern all spoke at the Boston affair -- their
pleas were unheeded. :1
The President asked if we could top this? It was pointed out that it,
of course, is all staged (and can be).
Please submit your report to the Office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
cc: Alexander P. Butterfield
GONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W
WASHINGTON. D. C 20006
(202) 333-0920
October 21, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The reaction to the positive publicity we have received
on voter registration has been excellent. We have received
at least 20 calls from interested people ranging from Senators
to newsmen wanting to see our report.
Congressional Quarterly called to ask if the figures used
were accurate so they could use them, and the Republican
Congressional Campaign Committee is going to use the articles.
NBC called Ken Rietz to request an interview (he refused) and
check the accuracy of the statistics.
Jules Witcover claims his article has caused quite a reaction
from the Lowenstein organization. They first doubted the
statistics, criticized Witcover for giving us such good publicity,
and then asked if he could get them a copy of the report.
We should be able to continue this kind of good publicity with
background sessions for carefully selected newsmen. It would
seem appropriate to get into some actual statistics with
several nationally syndicated columnists.
AGREE
DISAGREE
COMMENT
CONFIDENTIAL
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In addition, we should do some "for the record" sessions with
leading correspondents. There has been substantial pressure
for this. Senator Brock, as Chairman of the Youth Advisory
Committee, should be thoroughly briefed on this subject and
allowed to speak on the record.
AGREE
DISAGREE
COMMENT
JEB S: MAGRUDER
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W.
WASHINGTON D. C 20006
September 30, 1971
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Youth Campaign Plan
In Ken Rietz's youth campaign plan he requests permission to begin
registration activities in certain states. Because it is necessary
to initiate this activity in the fall, we have begun our planning
even though you have not had a chance to approve his report.
Recommendation
That you approve the enclosed memorandum from Ken to begin regis-
tration activities in Orange County, Florida.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
JEB S MAGRUDER
Enclosure
CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
(202) 333-0920
September 29, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ KR
SUBJECT:
Voter Registration Drive in
Orange County, Florida
Orange County (Orlando) ranks fifth in the number of new voters
in Florida counties with 53,665.
We have selected this county for a demonstration project. Our
reasons are:
1) The large number of new voters.
2) The statistics on current registration indicate we
are presently registering more than 40% in the Republican Party.
3) There is no current activity.
4) The county Rep:blican organization is very strong.
5) It has a very popular Congressman who is easy to work
with - Lou Frey.
6) While the President received only 48% of the vote, indications
are now that he is very strong.
We plan to conduct during November a complete canvass of Orange County
to identify and register new voters who support the President. During
my visit to Orlando Monday, all of the various GOP organizations in the
county agreed to the drive.
Organized under Congressman Frey, the tentative schedule for the
drive is:
October 9 - Planning session in Orlando with all concerned parties.
November 1 - Drive kickoff with Senator Brock as the main speaker
at a mass rally.
November 20 - Drive closes with a thank-you party.
-2-
With the proper organization and publicity, we hope to demonstrate
to Republican leaders throughout the country that the new voters
are an asset, not a liability if the approach is proper.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMI
MARKING
October 20, 1971
E.O.
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tion
6-102
By P
3-2582
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: Youth Activities
Enclosed is Ken Rietz' latest report on youth registration. Of par-
ticular importance is the fact that Ken and I met with Tom Evans at
the RNC and got an agreement that they would begin their activities
in this area earlier than they had planned. As you know, the RNC
felt that the President was not in a strong enough position for this
activity and they also felt it was too early. They have now agreed
to begin work as SOON as possible, and they plan to hold a seminar
for the primary and key state GOP leaders on November 11. At that
time, we will set up targetted registration drives for later this
year and early next year.
You will note that Ken would like you to attend the luncheon and
speak to the group so that they understand the importance of our
youth registration activities. We also plan to use Senators Brock
and Dole at this seminar.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Enclosure
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
October 19, 1971
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
(202) 333-0920
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
KR
SUBJECT:
Voter Registration
RNC. Growing out of our discussion with Tom Evans, the
RNC has agreed to invite the Executive Directors, State
GOP Chairmen, and/or key state GOP leader from the key
states to a voter registration seminar on November 11.
At the seminar we will discuss our research and ask
these state leaders to set up targeted registration
drives this year and be ready to kickoff state-wide
drives early next year. Hopefully, the Attorney General
will be the luncheon speaker and urge them to devote
their time and resources in their major counties to
voter registration.
New Hampshire. The kickoff for our signature canvass
on nominating petitions which will be combined with a
voter registration drive is scheduled for November 1.
We will have young people in the major counties going
door to door asking for signatures. Those who sign will
be asked if they are registered, and those who are not
will be assisted.
Tennessee. We are conducting a canvass now of the dormotories
at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Students are
being asked if they support the President or one of the
Democrats, and those who support the President are being
assisted in registering.
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We are attempting to set up a drive in the Knoxville high
schools. There have been some problems with this, but we
are hopeful the November l° deadline for a kickoff will be
met.
A Memphis precinct voter canvass and registration drive
is in the formative stage and will probably not get underway
until early next year.
Florida. Our demonstration voter registration drive in Orlando
will start on November 1. The entire metropolitan area will
be canvassed to locate new voters and determine their
Presidential preference. Those who support the President will
be assisted in registering. This drive will run three weeks
and will cover 150,000 homes. It is well organized, thanks to
our staff man who has been down there two weeks. All of the
factions of the party are finally working together. Senator
Brock will speak at a workers' rally November 1 to kickoff
the drive.
New Mexico. A demonstration voter registration drive will
be conducted in four wards of Albuquerque during November.
Illinois. The College Republicans are organizing voter
canvasses and registration drives this year on all the
major campuses in the state. We will be checking their results
on December 1.
Wisconsin. I meet with John McGiver Monday on youth registration.
California. The state is still doing little. The only way
we will get anything started is by hiring a fieldman, and I
hope to accomplish that task in California next week.
Texas. The state has not decided that registering new voters
is a worthwhile project. The seminar should help change their
minds, but we will need staff help. I am looking for someone
now.
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House and Senate. Senator Brock will meet with GOP Members
of the House and Senate to urge them to begin selective
registration drives in their districts.
I am working now to set up meetings in Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, and Virginia. The other states will follow.
DETERMILLE TO BE AN
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October 12, 1971
E.O. 120.00 6-102
By EP 3-25-82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: New Voter Registration
Enclosed is Ken Rietz' monthly report on new voter registration in
key states.
He has noted that new voter registration is continuing to girror
the percentage of older voters.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Enclosure
bcc: Mr. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
Re
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
(202) 333.0920
October 5, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
KR
Attached is our October 1 report on new voter registration in key
states. These figures indicate registration is still very low, and
except in some areas, we are maintaining our percentage of Republican
registrants within 10% of the older voters. (For example, of the
404,437 new voters registered in the two parties in these California
counties, 61% have registered Democratic. Among older voters, 57.5%
are registered in the Democratic Party. In Florida, where 77% of
those registered in the counties we've checked are Democrats, only
67.6% of the new voters have registered as Democrats.)
The impact of our voter registration drives should begin to be
reflected in the November 1 report.
CALIFORNIA
Registration
Total
% of Total New
1/1/71 to 11/1/71
Registration
Potential
Voters That Are
Democrat
Republican
Democrat
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Alameda
28,597
10,354
326,641
158,857
186,857
21%
Los Angeles
129,687
67,260
1,753,229
1,193,254
1,061,819
17.5%
San Diego
44,438
31,247
263,372
260,122
283,404
26.1%
Santa Clara
11,644
19,474
273,850
140,649
170,841
18%
Orange
32,652
29,084
252,590
326,459
217,453
27.6%
FLORIDA
Registration
Total
% of Total
1/1/71 to 9/1/71
Registration
Potential
New Voters
Democrat
Republican
Other
Democratic
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Hillsborough
6,288
2,741
591
184,158
32,416
75,364
4%
Dade
16,883
5,273
380,774
79,007
170,026
4.7%
Broward
7,588
5,298
969
142,228
106,248
71,332
5.2%
Orange
1,944
1,506
81,868
42,984
53,665
2.7%
Duval
7,716
4,667
411
175,831
23,754
92,039
6%
Registration closes in Florida October 2 through November 2. We hope to have
final Florida registration totals for 1971 by our 11/1/71 report.
ILLINOIS
Registration 1/1/71 to 10/1/71
(No registration by party)
Potential
% New Voters That
(18-20)
Total
New Voters
Have Registered
Cook County
not available
Chicago
48,812
79,812
780,040
1.7%
Lake
7,784
11,281
71,792
2.7%
DuPage
5,817
13,183
64,372
2.9%
St. Clair
not available
40,960
Kane
not available
36,099
INDIANA
% of Total
Potential
New Voters
Registration 1/1/71 to 10/1/71
New Voters
Registered
Marion
7,179
196,680
3.5%
Lake
3,110
80,805
3.7%
Allen
1,241
44,266
2.8%
St. Joseph
not available
41,171
-
Tippecanoe
1,511
29,956
5%
Registration closes the first week in October. The final 1971 registration
figures for Indiana should be included in the 11/1/71 report.
IOWA
Iowa law requires permanent registration in cities over 10,000 and counties
over 50,000 only. Because registration is not compulsory, no figures are
available until after election day 1971. Complete registration report for
new voter population centers of Iowa should be completed by 12/1/71.
NEW YORK
No further registration figures are available for New York new voter
population centers until 10/11/71. Will be included in the 11/1/71 report.
NEW JERSEY
No further registration figures are available for New Jersey new voter
population centers until 10/8/71. Will be included in the 11/1/71 report.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
No accurate registration figures available until after the first week in
November. The final state registration figures for key population areas
will appear in the 12/1/71 report.
OREGON
Registration
Total
% of Total
1/1/71 to 10/1/71
Registration
Potential
New Voters
Democrat
Republican
Other
Democrat
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Multnonah
3,226
808
1,000
164,896
106,309
69,208
7%
Lane
5,573
1,954
598
57,420
40,850
30,343
26%
Clackamas
2,195
1,311
352
43,904
35,110
15,134
23%
Washington
491
307
159
33,804
37,564
16,289
6.2%
Marian
not available
OHIO
Registration in Ohio is optional except in cities with a population of 16,000
inhabitants or more. Since registration is not required in all areas, no
meaningful figures will be available until after the November 1971 local elections.
PENNSYLVANIA
Registration
Total
% of Total
1/1/71 to 10/1/71
Registration
Potential
New Voters
Democrat
Republican
Democrat
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Montgomery
2,272
2,372
75,232
209,458
83,833
5.3%
Bucks
5,511
4,098
69,395
93,705
58,131
16.4%
Philadelphia
16,444
6,215
550,719
367,167
283,916
8%
Allegheny
15,261
5,072
510,352
281,997
227,363
4.4%
Delaware
2,301
3,946
87,366
6%
TENNESSEE
Registration 1/1/71 to 10/1/71
Potential
% of Total New
(No registration by party)
New Voters
Voters Registered
Shelby
4,634
124,756
4%
Davison
not available
75,045
Hamilton
3,080
37,480
5.4%
Knox
1,915
49,021
4%
Sullivan
500
18,946
2.7%
TEXAS
No new registration figures are available in Texas until 11/1/71. Registration
did not reopen until 10/1/71. Texas registration law has been changed, however,
and starting in October, registration will continue until 30 days before the
1972 election rather than closing in January as in past years.
VIRGINIA
No new registration figures are available in Virginia until 10/11/71 because of
local elections. We will have final Virginia registration figures for new
voter population areas by the 11/1/71 report.
WISCONSIN
Registration 1/1/71 to 10/1/71
Potential
% of Total New
(No registration by party)
New Voters
Voters Registered
Milwaukee
5,380
161,368
3.3%
Winnebago
not available
25,187
*Dane
5,019
64,957
7.8%
Racine
1,518
24,182
6.2%
Waukesa
not available
30,098
*Registration statistic of 7,500 for Dane County shown in the 1/1/71 report was
incorrect. It included registration from August 1970.
DETERMI USD TO BE AN
ADMIN
KING
October 20, 1971
E.O.
6-102
By Ep
3.25.82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Enclosed is additional information from Ken Rietz on voter regis-
tration on college campuses. You will note the particularly low
registration figures that are being recorded on these campuses.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Enclosure
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
(202) 333.0920
October 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
KR
SUBJECT:
Voter Registration
A fourteen day long nonpartisan registration effort conducted
by the Student Government Association was just completed on
the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus with a noticeable
lack of success. Only 1,500 out of a possible 29,000 students
bothered to register even though an extensive advertising
campaign was carried out, and buses were provided every half
hour from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for 10 days. A major part
of the 1,540 students who did add their names to the rolls
did so only after the Knoxville Baptist community began calling
for a vote to abolish the sale of liquor in Knoxville County.
Some registration efforts on other campuses throughout the
country are also showing little success. On the Virginia
Commonwealth University campus students have ignored an
extension of the registration deadline and continue to fail to
register. Also, students attending Virginia Polytechnic
Institute, Washington and Lee, and William and Mary are also
showing little interest in registration despite active registration
efforts on their campuses.
Registration is now closed in Jacksonville, Florida where
Jacksonville University is located, and the results are surprising.
Only 18% of the potential new voters have registered, and the
percentage of new voters registering as Republicans was much higher
than that of the regular electorate. Of the 5,800 new voters who
registered, 3,140 (53%) signed as Democrats, 1,000 as Republicans
(17%), and the rest as independents. The regular registration
breakdown for Jacksonville is 186,369 Democrats (86%), 25,982
Republicans (11%), and 5,094 independents.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON D C 20006
October 14, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Next week's Newsweek Magazine will include an extremely interesting
survey on the youth vote. The survey sample was a national cross-
section of young people from age 17 to 23. The results appear very
favorable to the President and seem to support our recent findings.
The survey first asked the entire sample for their choices for
President in hypothetical races with President Nixon running against
Muskie, Humphrey, Kennedy, and Lindsay. The second phase dealt with
the 42% of the new voters which Gallup feel will actually go to the
polls and vote. This 42% were asked for their preference in
Presidential races with President Nixon running against Muskie,
Humphrey, Kennedy, and Lindsay.
The findings for the first and second segments of the Newsweek Gallup
poll are as follows:
Total Sample
42% Most Likely to Vote
Nixon
39%
Nixon
35%
Muskie
38%
Muskie
48%
Nixon
39%
Nixon
38%
Humphrey
37%
Humphrey
42%
Nixon
41%
Nixon
40%
Lindsay
33%
Lindsay
40%
Nixon
26%
Nixon
28%
Kennedy
58%
Kennedy
59%
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The final segment of the poll dealt with party identification.
This segment asked two questions. First, how many of the 17-23
year olds would register as Democrats or Republicans. Second,
how many actually consider themselves Democrats or Republicans.
The findings for this segment of the Newsweek Gallup survey are:
22% of the 17-23 year old voters would register Republican; while
18% consider themselves Republicans;
48% of the 17-23 year old voters would register Democrat; while only
38% consider themselves Democrats.
JEB AGRUDER
October 20, 1971
DETERMINED 79 BE AN
MAKING
E.O. 12005, Section 6-102
By EL.
NARS, Date 3-25-82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Attached for your information is an article which appeared
in The Hartford Times on Sunday, October 17, 1971. Of
particular interest are the positive results of the youths
who were polled.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
Nixon Leads
Hartford Times-FRont Page
Octiber n1971
4 Democrats
In State Poll
Copyright, 1971,
The Hartford Times
People in the state prefer
The
President Richard Nixon to
each of four prominently
Connecticut
mentioned possible
Poll
Democratic nominees -
Senators Edmund Muskie
Edward Kennedy, Hubert
Humphrey and New York Ci-
ty Mayor John Lindsay.
The poll, conducted by
Muskie, however, clearly
telephone between Sept. 16
shows to better advantage
and 13 among 466 Connecticut
against the President than
voters 18 years of age or
does any of the other three,
older, finds Nixon ahead of
according to the Connecticut
Muskie by a relatively nar-
Poll conducted exclusively for
row 45 per cent to 36 per
The Hartford Times by
cent plurality, whereas his
Becker Research Corporation
margin over each of the
of Boston.
(Continued on Page 20.A)
20 A
THE HARTFORD TIMES, Sunday, October 17, 1971
Ques
Nixon Leads
"Suppose the Republican candidate
for President was Richard Nixon,
the Democratic candidate was Ed-
Democrats
mund Muskie and the American
Independent Party candidate was
George Wallace. Then which one
would you like to see win?"
In State Poll
Nixon Muskie Wallace Undecided
(Continued from Page 1A)
portant, however. the Presi-
%
%
%
%
others is 2 to 1 or better (Nix-
dent seems to be controlling
TOTAL CONN. PUBLIC
the political "center" as well
September, 1971
45
36
4
15
on 54 per cent, Kennedy 27
as the right. He is well ahead
AREA OF STATE
per cent; Nixon 56 per cent,
of all four Democrats among
Metropolitan Hartford
36
48
5
11
Humphrey 26 per cent; Nixon
middle-of-the-road and con-
Rest of State
47
33
4
16
53 per cent, Lindsay 25 per
servative voters, and this
POLITICAL PARTY
cent).
more than offsets his deficit
Democrats
19
61
3
17
Gov. George C. Wallace of
among liberals.
Republicans
76
14
3
7
Aalabama does not appear to
Furthermore, even among
Independents
38
32
10
20
be a major factor, capturing
liberals the President ex-
POLITICAL OUTLOOK
only 4 per cent in three-way
hibits, perhaps surprising
Liberal
31
61
1
7
match-ups with Nixon and
Conservative
strength against Kennedy and
53
22
6
19
Muskie, Nixon and Kennedy
Middle-of-the-Road
Y
Humphrey, trailing each by
49
33
4
14
and Nixon and Humphrey,
SEX
and 5 per cent in a three-way
only a few points.
Men
Against Lindsay the deficit
45
37
4
14
"trial heat" against Nixon
Women
45
and Lindsay.
is somewhat more pro-
35
4
16
AGE
Thus, the President's leads
nounced, and against Muskie
Under 30 Years
45
39
the President is behind by
5
11
over Kennedy, Humphrey and
30 to 44 Years
46
39
5
about 2 to 1 among liberals.
10
Lindsay are noticeably
45 to 64 Years
43
34
3
20
greater in Connecticut than
As might be expected, Nix-
65 Years or Over
47
29
5
19
in the nation overall.
on is doing better among up-
INCOME
A Gallup Poll taken in late
per-income bracket voters,
Under $5,000
29
42
10
19
August showed him topping
who tend to be more heavily
$5,000-$7,499
41
46
0
13
Kennedy by 43 per cent to
Republican, than among those
$7,500-$9,999
46
34
6
14
38 per cent, Humphrey by 43
in the more predominantly
$10,000-$14,933
46
35
7
12
per cent to 37 per cent and
Democratic lower-income
$15,000 and Over
50
35
1
14
Lindsay by 45 per cent to 30
groups. In fact, the President
GALLUP POLL
per cent.
lags behind both Muskie and
August, 1971
42
36
11
11
However, his margin over
Humphrey among voters with
Muskie is not significantly
household incomes of less
greater here than in the coun-
than $5,000 a year.
try generally, where the same
Nixon also seems to be
Gallup survey found Nixon
doing slightly better than
ahead of the Maine senator
holding his own against Ken-
by 42 per cent to 36 per cent.
nedy and Muskie a m be
Also, Gov. Wallace seems
younger voters, a group with
voters who are very seriously
among voters who are very
to be having less impact in
which some critics of the
concerned about inflation and
worried about inflation and
Connecticut than in the nation
President say he is un-
unemployment, are not as
unemployment and those
overall he gets between 10
popular. Furthermore, he has
heavily behind the President
whose financial circumstances
per cent and 12 per cent on
a substantial margin over
as are those who are less
have suffered as compared
a national basis, but only
Humphrey and Lindsay
worried about these pro-
with 12 months ago. Nixon is
between 4 per cent and 5 per
among these voters.
blems.
ahead of Kennedy, Humphrey
cent in Connecticut.
The nation's economic
Pretty much the same dif-
and Lindsay.
Nixon's strong showing is
slump seems to be 3 definite
ference is present between
This is not the case,
based on overwhelming
factor in the Presidential pic-
voters who say their own
however, when the President
Republican support and, EX-
ture. but not enough at this
economic situation has
is matched against Muskie
cent against Muskie, a
time to cause the Connecticut
worsened over the past year
who runs just about even
substantial edge among In-
public to reject Nixon in
and those who say their lot
Nixon among these
dependents and relatively
favor. of Muskie, Kennedy,
has improved. with the Presi-
Furthermore, there are in
good-sized inroads among
Humphrey or Wallace.
dent not showing as strongly
dications that the economic
Democrats.
As against Kennedy,
among the former as the lat-
issue will loom even longer
Possibly
even
more
im-
Humphrey and Lindsay,
ter.
Nevertheless, even
if things do not improve soon.
tions People Were Asked:
"Suppose the Republican candi-
"If the November, 1972 election for
"Suppose the Republican candidate
date for President was Richard
President were being held today
for President was Richard Nixon,
Nixon, the Democratic candidate
and the Republican candidate was
the Democratic candidate was
was Edward Kennedy and the
Richard Nixon, the Democratic
John Lindsay and the American
American Independent Party can-
candidate were Hubert Humphrey
Independent Party candidate was
didate was George Wallace. Then
and the American Independent
George Wallace. Then which one
which one would you like to see
Party candidate was George Wal-
would you like to see win?"
win?"
lace, which one would you like to
see win?"
Percent-
age
Nixon Kennedy Wallace Undecided
Nixon Humphrey Wallace Undecided
Nixon Lindsay Wallace Undecided
base
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
54
27
4
15
56
26
4
14
53
25
5
17
(466)
50
34
6
10
47
33
5
15
47
27
8
18
(230)
56
24
4
16
58
24
4
14
54
25
4
17
(236)
30
46
4
20
26
50
3
21
35
39
5
21
(203)
84
7
3
6
86
5
3
6
77
10
3
10
(179)
48
27
9
16
54
20
13
13
41
29
10
20
( 74)
43
50
1
6
38
44
4
14
36
50
1
13
96)
66
11
7
16
67
15
7
11
64
10
7
19
(104)
58
24
4
14
58
24
3
15
58
22
5
15
(235)
57
27
5
11
54
30
5
11
53
26
5
16
(233)
52
26
4
18
55
23
4
18
51
25
6
18
(233)
47
43
2
8
53
29
4
14
45
31
5
19
(102)
57
27
5
11
58
24
6
12
53
29
6
12
(155)
56
21
5
18
52
27
3
18
54
23
4
19
(158)
57
10
5
28
54
24
7
15
57
11
5
27
50)
42
33
8
17
35
43
12
10
38
27
8
27
( 41)
46
34
3
17
51
27
0
22
44
23
3
30
( 50)
49
'29
6
16
50
29
6
15
54
20
9
18
( 93)
55
29
7
9
58
24
8
10
57
28
8
7
(125)
70
23
1
6
64
25
1
10
61
31
0
8
88)
43
38
10
9
43
37
11
9
45
30
12
13
(1054)
Hartford County
Question asked only of people who
say they are at least fairly sure
they will vote in the November, 1972
Presidential election.
With the possible exception of
which is a significantly
Also, as noted, Muskie
well or perhaps slightly better
Lindsay, all the Democratic
greater margin than any of
trails by only a few points
than Muskie among voters
possibilities are keeping pace
the others are able to
among Independents, while
under age 30 and Humphrey
with Nixon among voters who
manage. In fact, Mayor
the others are well behind.
makes almost as good a
expect their situation to
Lindsay. who has recently
Comparatively speaking, Gov.
showing among the poor.
decline over the next six
switched from the Republican
Wallace also generally does
months.
to Democratic ranks, is bare-
best among Independents and
EPA Grant
An examination of the ac-
lp ahead of the President
the poor. Furthermore, again
WASHINGTON (UPI) -
companying table makes it
among members of the
as noted, the Maine senator
The Environmental Protec-
clear that in addition to
mayor's new party.
does substantially better than
tion Agency has granted to
showing greater overall
In this connection, although
his three potential rivals
the town of Fitchburg, Mass.
strength than the other three
all four Democraticcon-
among liberals, conservatives
$6.9 million for construction
Democrats, Muskie is con-
tenders do better in more
and moderates alike.
of the West Fitchburg waste
sistently stronger among the
heavily Democratic Metropoli-
The same pattern generally
water treatment plant, the of-
various major voter groups.
tan Hartford than in the rest of
holds true among the various
fice of Sen. Edward W.
He holds a 3 to 1 lead over
the state, Muskie is the only
age and income groups, ex-
Brooke (R-Mass.) has an-
Nixon among Democrats,
one ahead of Nixon there.
cept that Kennedy does as
nounçed.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
October 22, 1971
ADMINS S WING
E.O. Servion 6-102
By EP
NARS, Date 3.25.82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: Voter Registration
Attached for your information are some statistics on voter regis-
tration which Ken Rietz has taken from newspaper clippings. Many
of the articles checked in the past were inaccurate, but this at
least gives us an idea of trends, etc.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
New York:
In Oneida County 3,660 have registered out of a possible
13,400.
In Chenango County only 915 out of 3,000 eligible young
voters have signed up.
In Jefferson County approximately 1,500 persons between
18-21 have registered.
In Franklin County 619 young persons have registered -
245 as Republicans, 211 as Democrats, 132 as no party preference,
and 31 as others.
In Syracuse and Onondaga counties a youth voter registration
drive was conducted. 9,647 new voters are registered. There are
still about 10,000 unregistered new voters in these counties.
Half of Nassau County's eligible youth have registered.
Although their parents are mostly Republican, Nassau's 32,669
young voters registered this way -- 15,500 Democrats, 8,235
Republicans, 7,598 independents, and 1,336 others. Republican
officials attribute this 2 to 1 Democratic registration to the
intense drive by the Democrats to register young voters.
New York officials put state-wide registration at 250,000,
or about 1/4 of the potential. Some exceptions were noted. Nassau
County registered about 50%, as did Suffolk County (21,400 of 44,000).
New York City also registered about 50%.
In New York City it is reported that 221,000 out of 383,000
18-20 year olds had registered. This is about 57.7% and the same
percentage as the adult registration figure.
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Florida:
The registration drive at the University of Florida in
Gainesville turned out only 1,400 students to register instead
of the expected 14,000.
College students 18 years and older may register in their
campus towns even if the parents live in another city or another
state. Florida Attorney General Robert Shevin said Wednesday the
ruling has no binding effect on the legally autonomous county
election supervisors.
Pennsylvania:
In Montgomery County, as of August 21 after a twelve week
summer registration period, the GOP registered 829 voters and
the Democrats registered 757. The total number of 18-20 year olds
registered was 1,822. 226 of the new voters registered as
independents.
In Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, the largest registration rally
to date was held on September 9. Between 15,000 and 25,000 attended
the rally and 2,600 names were added to the rolls. The total 18-20
year old registration in Allegheny County now stands at more than
50,000. The county potential is estimated to be 90,000.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General has ruled that college
students may register and vote where they attend school.
Indiana:
Both party chairmen for Lake County are planning on holding
youth registration drives and running young people for county
offices.
-3-
Ohio:
Only 20% (3,300) of the potential 15,200 18 to 20 year old
voters have registered thus far in Mahoning County, Ohio. Election
board officials expect, however, that over 50% should be registered
by the November 2 elections.
An estimated 25,000-30,000 newly enfranchised 18-21 year olds
joined the ranks of voters by registering in Franklin County.
There are 54,000-60,000 potential 18-20 year old voters in
Franklin County.
NOTE: 11,00 of these 18-20 year olds were registered
in one day by holding registration in all 31 of the county's
public schools.
Arizona:
Arizona has not specified voter requirements for students,
allowing county recorders to decide for themselves how to deal
with the potential student voters.
North Carolina:
Fewer than 10,000 North Carolinians have registered to
vote since the ratification of the 26th amendment. Alex Brock,
Secretary of State of the Elections Board, said that there are
about 314,000 potential 18-20 year olds. Brock thinks that from
65,000 to 75,000 will ultimately be registered in time for the
1972 elections.
Missouri:
The 260,000 students attending college in Missouri may
register and vote where they go to school according to a recent
ruling of the state attorney general.
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Nebraska:
Only 2,869 18-20 year olds have registered out of a
potential 86,000. This is only 3.3% of the potential vote.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
October 8, 1971
FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
Attached FROM: is for JEB your MAGRUDER M information.
the
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON D C. 20006
(202) 333.0920
October 7, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
11
John Venners of ACA had a recent conversation with
Richard Scammon. Several of the quotes are worth
noting:
"75-80% of the young people will vote the
same as their parents.
"Republicans should not be too startled at
the lopsided registration figures since the rest of
the electorate is also registered very heavily
Democrat. "
Scammon thought "most of the Democrats are
wasting their time fighting for the students' right
to vote from their college addresses. Half of the
students go to college in their home towns, and the
other half, two million among the 18-20 year olds,
make up only two percent of the total electorate."
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
October 12, 1971
FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
m
Attached for your information is a copy of
Ken Rietz' memorandum to Mr. Rumsfeld on
mock elections.
We are beginning precise planning on mock
elections per this memorandum.
Attachment
:
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. D C. 20006
(202) 333.0920
October 7, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
COUNSELOR RUMSFELD
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
KR
Attached is the initial list of colleges and high schools
that held mock conventions in 1968. There is no announced
schedule for 1972, but it should be safe to assume most of
these will hold them again.
As you suggested in Dallas, in addition to working on the
organizational aspect at these schools, we should supply
Administration speakers to at least the larger ones this
year or early next year. Although these speakers should
be supplied on a "non-political" basis, through good advance
work and informal sessions before or after the speech we
should be able to have both a positive impact from the
standpoint of the President's accomplishments and program
and a maximum political impact in terms of recruiting,
inspiring, etc.
I suggest we go over the list at your convenience early
next week and decide which schools to concentrate on,
discuss possible speakers, and begin to develop a schedule.
CC: Jeb Magruder
Bart Porter
Jamie McLane
Tom Bell
COLLEGES
Alfred University and SUNY Agricultural Institute of Alfred (N.Y.)
Augusta College (ILL.)
Barat College (Ill.)
Bloomsburg College ( and a number of other colleges ) (Pa)
Brandeis University (Mass.)
Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah)
Cardinal Stritch College (Wisc.)
Case Institute of Technology (Ohio)
University of Dayton
University of Denver
Dickinson College (Carlisle, Pa.)
Loras College, Clark College, University of Dubugue
Florida Atlantic University
Harvard University (with Boston College, Holy Cross, Boston University
Northeastern, Simmons, Wellesburg and Smith)
University of Hawaii
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HIGH SCHOOLS
Arenac Eastern High School (Omec, Mich.)
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October 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
Youth Efforts
The President continues to raise with me the youth question.
He is aware, generally, of how we are coming including some
of the significant things that have been set up in the past
two months. Most of them related to the White House efforts,
however, and the President's principal concern seems to be
with youth registration. lie said that every time he picks
up the News Summary he reads about a registration drive
being conducted by the other side.
The President seems distressed that we are not doing more
effective work in the registration area. lie did like the
outline of the Magruder/Rietz plan as I explained it. The
problem is that he feels that nothing is being done; it is
all planning.
The RNC, according to White House youth man, Jamie McLane,
is not gearing up for anything yet, they are "still planning."
Anne Armstrong says she does not have the go-ahead from Tom
Evans on the youth registration program because Evans believes
we should wait until the President is in a more favorable
posture with youth.
The Citizens Committee has a plan that calls for some activities
to take place during the month of October, but if we are going
to get anything going, someone had better get it going quickly.
I assume that the Committee is now staffing and gearing up for
this effort, but wanted to let you know about the President's
concern.
HRH:BK;elr:BK;elr
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N W
WASHINGTON D C 20006
(202) 333.0920
October 22, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
"Target Registration '72" is the title selected for the
special RNC program aimed at 20 states. This program will
involve creating target registration drives in key areas
of these states and conducting drives in early 1972.
Ken Rietz is working with the RNC to select states, set
timetables, establish tight deadlines, and set an agenda
for a meeting to be held November 11. Attending the meeting
will be the State Chairman, the Party Executive Director and
key workers from each of the 20 states. After they have
received a thorough briefing, they will all be supplied with
a manual which outlines the program.
It is important for you to attend a portion of this meeting,
and it would seem appropriate for you to speak at lunch.
AGREE
DISAGREE
COMMENT
JEB S. MAGRUDER
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
October 20, 1971
E.O. EP Date 3.25.82
120.3, Deption 6-102
By
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: RNC Mission 70 Theme
Regarding Mr. Haldeman's memorandum to your of September 30 (copy
attached), and your note to me, I have talked with Tom Evans and
Ed DeBolt at the RNC and they think the idea is exceptional. They
have agreed that all supplemental material will emphasize Mission
72, and they will carry this theme each two years through the end
of the decalde. They will still keep the materials already printed
under Mission 70.
JEB S. MAGRUDERA
Attachment
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
September 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN H.
SUBJECT:
RNC Mission 70 Theme
As you probably know, the RNC plans on putting a great deal
of party promotional emphasis on their theme "Mission 70's".
Since the focus should be on November 7, 1972, maybe you
should have Tom Evans consider changing the theme to
"Mission 72" before all the orders are placed for materials.
Just a thought.
To Jeb was
and if HRH is right realle
will you check this out
the suggestion to Evons. If
Evans has know problems let me
Jan
OFFICEIVED
OF
OCT5 1971
*
*
ATTORNEY GENERAL
CONFIDENTIAL
October 15, 1971
DETERMINED TO MARKING BE AN
6-102
E.U.
By
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Muskie Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2, 1971
It has been reported that on a recent trip to Cincinnati, Senator
Muskie was met at the airport by several people moving about with
hand-painted signs which, in turn, caused the local press to ask
questions about his WATTS comments on a black running mate.
Muskie spent the best part of three minutes answering the ques-
tions and this was carried later that evening on local Cincinnati
television. It has also been reported that the Senator looked
and sounded embarrassed and that his cool demeanor was gone. It
was obvious he did not expect this reception.
At a Democratic dinner for 500 persons that evening, several
white and black pickets were in evidence at the hotel entrance.
The Blacks were observed carrying signs that said "Muskie has a
Black and White Mouth" and "Muskie Says a Black Veep Can't Make
It." The White demonstrators carried signs reportedly saying
"Muskie Go Home" and "This is Nixon Country." In addition, a
white couple was seen distributing the attached flyer to the diners
as they entered the Hotel for dinner. Two TV stations, together
with local newspapers, were seen covering the demonstration.
During the dinner, one of the demonstrators was seen walking the
entire length of the ballroom carrying the "Muskie has a Black and
White Mouth" sign. After a small commotion, she was hustled out.
WCPO-TV, Channel 9, covered the airplane arrival. The demonstration
and the arrival at the hotel were broadcast on the 11:00 news that
evening. In addition, the Enquirer ran the attached article (see
last paragraph).
CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL
When asked by the news media what organization they represented
and how they got there, the demonstrators were heard to answer
"We are representing the Committee for Responsible Candidates."
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
2
Speaks To Cincinnati Democrats
Muskie Says Country Needs
Kennedy-Roosevelt Economics
By TOMMY WEST
"71" dinner in the Sheraton-Gibson
more as though he had come to
Enquirer Reporter
Roof Garden, continued the party
support local Democrats in the No-
attack on President Nixon's eco-
Sen. Edmund S. Muskle, a front-
vember election than to campaign
runner for the Democratic presi-
nomic policies.
for votes for himself.
(dential nomination, told Cincinnati
"Five million skilled American
"For 10 years," he said, "the di-
party loyallsts Saturday night that
workers did not go to work last
vided forces of reform here in ain-
the country needs more of the
Friday, and they will not go to
cinnati split the vote, while the Re-
Roosevelt and Kennedy economics.
work on Monday," he told an audi-
publican Party happily controlled
The Maine Democrat invoked
ence that interrupted with ap-
the City council.
FDR'S "New Deal" and JFK's "New
plause 14 times.
"But next month, a determined
Frontier" as he exhorted the crowd
He said President Nixon's re-
partnership is going to change
to win the local elections as a stop
sponse to economic problems is to
that.
to carrying the Cincinnati area in
offer "the largest single corporate
"You have learned the truth
November, 1972.
tax cut in the history of this na-
that Democrats and Charterites
He advocated "putting money in
tion. He offers $14 billion to big
can fight together, and reshape
the wallets and pocketbooks of
business, and only $5 billion to
politics in Cincinnatl
workers and consumers
America's families the way
He then put in special plugs for
Franklin Roosevelt and John Ken-
"I did not suggest, and I will
local Democratic candidates for
nedy built prosperity."
never support, a program like this,
City Council and Hamilton County
a subsidy of the few who are al-
judgeships, candidates who earller
MUSKIE, speaking to the Hamil-
ready wealthy at the expense of
had been introduced to the fund-
ton County Democratic "Victory
the many who are still in need
raiser crowd of about 500 who paid
up to $100 each for tickets.
Muskle said the consumer tax
MUSKIE LEFT for Washington
credit program he has proposed
immediately after the dinner, and
The Cincinnati Enquirer
would return $7 billion to average
Senator Muskie
was not available for questions.
income Americans, "inste a of
hits Nixon economics
A handful of anti-Muskie pick-
pumping more and more money
ets walked in front of the hotel
into corporations in the hope that
consumer demand-consumer de-
entrance prior to dinner, but left
some of dt will eventually trickle
after about 20 minutes. A man who
mand for the products machine
down
"
tools build."
identified himself as Jeff Tomplins,
"What business needs is mar-
23, Cincinnati, said the pickets rep-
BUNDAY
Muskie, looking fresh in a dark
resented the Committee for Res-
kets, not special privileges
suit despite a busy day that includ-
ponsilbe Candidates, who disagreed
customers, not a tax break-sales,
ed an appearance in Columbus, sat
with Muskie's recent statement
not an $8 billion investment tax
through an hour of dinner and an
credit," Muskie said.
saying he probably could not be
hour of local speech-making before
elected president if he had a black
"Ask the managers at Milicron.
he rose at 9:30 p. m. to speak.
as a vice-presidential running
They could hire more workers and
G-A
Sunday, October 3, 1971
His early statements sounded
mate.
make more machine tools. But
they cannot manufacture more
Watts Mfg. Corp.
Head Raps Muskie's
Racial Attitudes
Watts, Calif. - The
balanced representation of all
following is a letter to the
people and, as has been
editor from James Woods,
demonstrated in major cities
Chairman of the Board of
across our nation, black
Watts Manufacturing
mayors are indeed politically
Corporation, Compton,
qualified not only to win the
California:
confidence of a majority of
"As an American, as a
the people, but to represent
Black American. as a
all the people in the same
business.nan and as a
manner and to the same
minority bus. lessman, I wish
degree as must any leader in
to reflect upon the sad state
the land
of affairs and the lack of
"Equally disappointing is
understanding and tactless
the "ho-hum, let's-ger-to-
manner in which the
bussing" approach by the
democratic "front runner for
majority of news media
'72," Senator Edmund S.
which failed to grasp the
Muskie responded to a press
significance of the Senator's
conference question here in
anti-black position. But
Watts recently.
which unhesitatingly and
"When asked if he would
disproportionately
consider a black man as a
denounced President Nixon's
running mate, the Senator
anti-bussing position with all
replied that he would not
the self-rightious concern at
consider a black man because
their command.
he would lose. Such a
"Then, while printing and
statement outrageous and
broadcasting Senator
insulting to all black
Muskie's criticism of
Americans
President Nixon's bussing
"The black man has lost
position, they disregarded the
too much in his struggles, too
obvious implications of the
much time. too much value
Senator's follow-up opinion -
and too much dignity to put
'Like everyone else, I don't
up with such a shallow depth
like bussing.'
of understanding and
"I failed to see how
sensitivity from an avowed
conscientious Americans -
presidential candidate. The
white or black - can consider
fact that there is no black
such an insensitive man as an
politician in the Democratic
arbiter of power in the world
Party who seems qualified
of international relations
merely
to that sad
when he repeatedly
state of affairs.
demonstrated he is not
"The two-party system in
capable of 'taking care of
America must provide
business' here at home."
10/20
Administratively Confidential
September 27, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Since Arlen Specter is really within your area of
responsibility, I am sure you will enjoy the attached
press clipping that Mr. Chotiner forwarded to Mr. Haldeman.
Please advise me if there has been any change in attitude
toward Mr. Specter.
10/4- to see AG is week,
good in Rhe
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GS:1m
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THE WHITE HOUSE
11/1
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
September 27, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
Since Arlen Specter is really within your area of
responsibility, I am sure you will enjoy the attached
press clipping that Mr. Chotiner forwarded to Mr. Haldeman.
Please advise me if there has been any change in attitude
toward Mr. Specter.
October 4, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
There is no change in our attitude toward Specter. We still plan to
use him in the campaign in Pennsylvania. He will be meeting with the
AG sometime in the near future.
1.
From the desk of
MURRAY M. CHOTINER
September 23, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
The President may be interested in
Arlen Specter's comments, which came
to me from one of the friends of Arlen.
timay
Enclosure
SUITE 500
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20006
TELEPHONE 202 298.9030
10
THE DAILY ITEM - Sunbury, Pa., Mon., Sept. 20, 19/1
DAVID H HERROLD. Manager
Snyder County
PHONE: 374-2421
OFFICE: 26 N. Market St., Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870
AS A REPUBLICAN - Arlen Specter, Phil-
Soup celebration. The event was attended
adelphia District Attorney, was the main
by several thousand people. (Staff Photo
speaker ai the Republican Rally held Sal-
by Glen Maynard.)
urday at the 80th annual McClure Bean
In County GOP Rally
Specter Praises Nixon's Action
On Economy, Attacks Democrats
MCCLURE - Support for he is a member. will vote out for treasurer: Richard G
President Nixon and sharp the president's entire economic Schuck, for prothonotary and
criticism of the Shapp adminis- package next week. The con- clerk of courts: Richard
tration were the dommant gressman prodicted quick Nornhold, for sheriff; Mrs. Sara
themes of speakers at a passage of the president's pro- Waiter and Leroy Gabel. for
Republican rally at the McClure gram.
county auditor: John Robert
Bean Soup Festival Saturday. Sen. Davis loosed a seathing Moore. for district attorney:
Philadelphia District Attorney attack on the Shapp adminis- Dr. Robert A. Grubb, for cor-
Arlen Specter was the leatured tration during his brief speech. oner.
speaker at the rally which kick- Davis recalled that he had Others introduced were
ed eff the Republican campaign warned his renstituents that the James F., Ramer. state com-
in Snyder County U.S. Rep. moerats would mess things mitteemant Mrs. Sara Shara-
Herman T. Schneebeli, Sen. ap" If Shapp were elected. He din. vice chairman or the Snyder
Preston Davis and Rep. Reno said the administration nad vin- County GOP Committee, and
Thomas also spoke to a crowd diented his prediction and said Mrs. Betty Weaver. president of
of mustly middle-aged and Shapp's party would continue to the Snyder County Republican
elderly listener.
"mess things up" in the future Women's Club.
Specter called for a Vite of if something IS not done to stop
confidence" for Shyder County them.
Republican candidates in No- Davis scored the governor's
vember. Specter said even tax hurden on business as "un-
though many cammidates are conscionable, and said the
running unopposed a resounding "voter registration mess is in-
Republican vote will show GOP tolerable."
dissatisfaction with the Shapp Rep. Thomas reserved most
administration at the same of his criticism for the increas
time the stage is set for the re- ing costs of welfare. Citing the
election of Richard M. Nixon in tremendous piles of paper with
Spocter
attain
his follow Democrats woking overgrown bureaurracy, he pro-
down in 110 in Perms
vania He praised what he call- to cut welfare COSTS by eli-
ed "dyname action" by Prest- minating red tape a nd
detail Хлюц to restore Intance unb welfare recipients.
to THE national www.ner
Thomas
said
that
the
proble
111
Then chou IN is that the
adelphia District Attorney, was the main
by several thousand people. (Staff
Photo
speaker at the Republican Rally held Sat-
by Glen Maynard.)
urday at the 80th annual McClure Bean
In County GOP Rally
Specter Praises Mixon's Action
On Economy, Attacks Democrats
MCCLURE - Sunnet for he is a member. will vote out for treasurer: Richard G
President Nixon and sharp the presteent entire economic Schuck, IOF prothonotary and
criticism of the Shapp adminis- package next week. The con- clerk of courts: Richard
tration were the domment gressman predicted quick Nornhold, for sheriff; Mrs. Sara
themes of speakers at a passage of the president's pro- Walter and Leroy Gabel. for
Republican rally at the McClure gram.
county auditor; John Robert
Bean Soun Festival Saturday. Sen. Davis loosed a seathing Moore, for district attorney;
Philadelphia District Attorney attack on the Shapp adminis- Dr. Robert A. Grubb, for cor-
Arlen Specter was the featured tration during his brief speech. oner.
speaker at the rally which kick- Davis recalled that he had Others introduced were
ed off the Republican campaign warned his constituents that the James R. Ramer, state com-
in Snyder County. U.S. Rep. Democrats would "mess things mitteeman; Mrs. Sara Shara-
Herman T. Schneebeli. Sen. ap" if Shapp were elected. He din. vice chairman of the Snyder
Preston Davis and Rep. Reno said the administration had vin- County GOP Committee, and
Thomas also spoke to a crowd dicated his prediction and said Mrs. Betty Weaver, president of
of mostly middle-aged and Shapp's party would continue to the Snyder County Republican
elderly listener.
"mess things up" in the future Women's Club.
Specter called for a "vote of if something is not done to stop
confidence" for Snyder County them.
Republican
Davis
the
vember. Specter said even tax burden on business as "un-
though many candidates are conscionable," and said the
running unopposed a resounding "voter registration mess is in-
Republican vote will show GOP tolerable."
dissatisfaction with the Shapp Rep. Thomas reserved most
administration at the same of his criticism for the increas-
time the stage is set for the TC- ing custs of welfare. Citing the
election of Richard M. Nixon in tremendous piles of paper with
1972.
which every official action is
Specter attacked Shapp and connected as a symptom of the
his fellow Democrats for lonking overgrown bureaucracy. he pro-
down on the people of Pennsyl- mised to do everything he could
vania. He praised what he call- to cut welfare costs by eli-
ed "dynamic action" by Presi- minating red tape and
dent Nixon to restore balance undeserving welfare recipients.
to the national economy.
Thomas said that the problem
Then. choosing as his topic is Harrisburg is not that the
the danger of drugs. Specter programs are no good. but that
proposed a four-point program they have been undertaken too
to help combat drug abuse in soon and too quickly.
Pennsylvania. First, he said. a Republican party candidates
statewide drug education pro- for county offices were in-
gram for young people is need- troduced by County Chairman
ed. Second. he advocated the Stanley R. Saylor. who also in-
strengthening of investigative troduced the principal speakers.
machinery by giving the su- Candidates introduced were
poena power in drug cases to Paul T. Heeter and Harry E.
districts' attorneys. Third. he Shambach. candidates for coun-
favored tougher sentences for w commissioner; T. W. Erdley,
pushers. and finally. he recom-
mended that persons caught
with large quantities of drugs
be treated as pushers instead of
as possessors
Can Happen Here
Specter warned that Snyder
County too will become infected
with the massive drug problem
of Philadelphia if action to
avert druz abuse is deferred.
The district attorney cited
rapidly rising death rates from
drug overdoses as proof of the
growing proportions of the drug
problem.
Preceding Specter on the
platform was Rep. Schnesbeli-
who emphasized his support for
President Nixon's policy of pac-
ed withdrawel from Vietnam
and the president execume
policies. Schnobeli producted
that the powerful House Ways
and Means Committee, of which
it needat
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
6/10/22
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON. D C. 20006
October 8, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Office Space
After reviewing an option paper on office space, you asked us to
develop detailed floor plans for "option one" which envisions,
as you recall, the campaign being housed in two suites at 1701
Pennsylvania Avenue throughout the campaign with the overflow
going to 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street, when
that building opens on March 1, 1972.
SUITE 272
Suite 272, where we are presently located, would basically house
the finance and political divisions of the campaign. Other mis-
cellaneous activities (e.g., youth) would also be in 272 until
March 1 when they would move to 1730 Pennsylvania. At about the
time those activities vacated Suite 272, that space would be
utilized for the expanded needs of the finance and political
divisions.
The finance and political people favor this plan and agree that
Suite 272 would well serve their needs and also house some sec-
ondary activities if space permitted. If it did not, 1730
Pennsylvania would be available for non-finance and non-political
activities.
A suggested floor plan of 272 (to be in effect from now until
March 1) is attached at Tab A.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
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SUITE 404
This suite would be taken from November 1, 1971, until December 1,
1972, on a lease identical to that which we have for Suite 272,
i.e., $7.50 per square foot per year -- an inexpensive rate for
nicely partitioned office space in this area of the city, and one
which includes cleaning, electricity, etc. We have an exception-
ally good deal here from General Olmstead.
This suite, just down the hall from the office reserved for you in
the law firm, would become the administrative headquarters of the
campaign, with the Magruder staff moving there along with the top
people in the non-finance and non-political areas, e.g., the top
man in advertising, polling, research, etc. Until 1730 Pennsyl-
vania is available March 1, the small staffs of our top people and
the advertising agency can be housed in temporary space nearby, if
necessary. But in all probability, the suites at 1701 Pennsylvania
would suffice until March 1.
The top people in all the campaign divisions would permanently be
housed at 1701 Pennsylvania, supervising their staffs at 1730
Pennsylvania. In this way, all the heads of the various divisions
would be readily accessible to you.
A floor plan of Suite 404 is attached at Tab B. It is well laid
out for our needs. Obviously, some changes would be made in
March after 1730 Pennsylvania opened, but we would basically keep
the suite as it will be in the beginning. We would re-number it
to Suite 472.
We recommend that approval be given to lease this fourth floor suite
immediately. The space is now vacant and the building is pressing
us for an answer.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
1730 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
The third and fourth floors of the new Oliver Carr office building
are available to us on or before March 1. This space would be used
by our advertising agency and other overflow from 1701 Pennsylvania.
A typical floor plan is attached -- I have, however, sketched in
private offices along the perimeter of the floor, leaving the center
areas of the floor open for secretarial space and staff members who
do not require private offices. (The floor plan is at Tab C.)
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Our security people feel this building would be excellent from their
standpoint since all public areas (elevators, lavatories, stairs,
etc.) can be separated from the rest of the floor space by one or
two secured doors.
It is recommended that our entering into serious negotiation with
Carr for the third floor, and an option on the fourth, be approved
at this time so that we can nail down the rates and the option.
Before your approval of option one, we did not think it appropri-
ate to enter into "hard bargaining" for this space -- although we
did ascertain we could have it if we want it.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
ROBERT C. ODLE, JR.
CC: Mr. Peter M. Flanigan
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
SUITE 272
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N. W.
(Approximately 6000 Square Feet)
NORTH
STAIR
/
MEN
TOTAL
Finance
/
Nunn
Sloan
220
Volunteers
/
EXPANSION
18807
AREA
worse
Strunk
TOTAL
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W
WASHINGTON D C. 20006
October 12, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: New Jersey
The following information with regard to New Jersey, and particu-
larly congressional redistricting in New Jersey, has recently been
brought to our attention:
New Jersey's present congressional delegation is nine Democrats
and six Republicans. At the present time Governor Cahill and
others are working on maps for the redistricting of New Jersey.
The Governor has said that a lame duck legislature should not
act on redistricting, but that it should be done in January or
February of next year.
A major issue is whether or not to create a black district in
Newark which would be carved out of the tenth and eleventh dis-
tricts, represented by Congressman Rodino and Congressman Minish,
both of whom are Democrats. Cahill is very close to Rodino and
the word is that a deal has been made to protect Rodino's seat.
It is also rumored that the Governor has agreed to save seven
safe seats for the Democrats.
If no black district is given to Newark this time, the black city
leaders are prepared to make a national issue out of it since the
population of the area is 70% black. In attempting to make a
national issue of the failure of the state to give Newark a black
district, those opposing the President's re-election would be
expected to attempt to draw him into the controversy. Senator
Case, running next year, and a sure winner, would undoubtedly side
with the blacks.
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
2
Therefore, it has been recommended that it would be a good idea for
you to meet with Governor Cahill and impress upon him the need for
(1) a black district in Newark; and (2) fast, direct action to solve
the problem by the Republican Governor and the Republican Legislature.
JEB S. MAGRIDER
CONFIDENTIAL
DETERMINED TO BE AN
MARKING
CONFIDENTIAL
E.J. 120.5, Section 6-102
October 11, 1971
By EP 3-25-82
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Director of the Farm Vote
We have interviewed several people for the position of Director
of the Farm Vote for the 1972 campaign staff and have agreed on
a candidate.
Clayton Yeutter (pronounced like "lighter"), Administrator,
Consumer and Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, has
talked with and is acceptable to Bryce Harlow, John Whitaker,
Jeb Magruder and Bart Porter and appears to be the best candi-
date for this position. He is very interested, and we would
like to have him talk with you later this week, if that is
possible.
Clayton is forty years old and a native of Nebraska. In addition
to his under-graduate degree, he has a law degree and a Ph.D. in
agricultural economics. On and off during the last fifteen years,
he has helped manage a family farm in Nebraska. While not being
an ivory tower academician, Clayton was formerly on the staff of
the University of Nebraska. From 1966 to 1968 he was the
Administrative Assistant to Governor Tieman (R-Neb.). From 1968
to June 1970, he directed the University of Nebraska educational
program in Bogota, Colombia, As a result of this experience, he
is fairly fluent in Spanish.
In June of 1970, Clayton talked with John Ehrlichman about the
position of "White House Farmer." John told him that there was
"no need at this time" for such a person. He then found his way
to the Department of Agriculture where he became Administrator,
Consumer and Marketing Service. He still holds this position.
As Administrator, he directs some ten thousand people in various
activities including meat and poultry inspection and marketing
orders involving commodities.
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Clayton is currently at a Level V, earning $36,000. He is
financially independent and his family still lives in Nebraska.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
October 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Finch Telephone Call -
October 7
On October 7 Bob Finch called you to ask about the status
of a mailing -- presumably in California because Finch
wanted to inform Firestone.
A talking paper you used with the Attorney General
indicated that 11 (t) he President does want to move ahead
on the California mailing as soon as possible". A copy
of this talking paper is attached.
You indicated to Bob Finch that you would "get to the
Attorney General" and get an answer.
The question is whether you reached the Attorney General,
settled the question about the mailing, and informed Finch.
Yes, project complete
No, awaiting Haldeman action
H.
Forget project leave it to
F+AG
TALKING PAPER FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The President does want to move ahead on the California mailing
as soon as possible.
Also, he wants to get the Committee set up out here right after
Labor Day. He doesn't feel we should delay any longer on this.
HRH
9/2/71
:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Oct. 22,
1971 neednl
TO:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ROBERT FINCH
FYI XX
COMMENT
:
CAPITOL
AFFAIRS OF STATE -- Oct. 14, 1971 -- 1-1-1
EWS
Room 400, STATE CÁPITOL,
SERVICE
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone (916) 445-6336
GOP REVOLUTION COMING?
By Fred W. Kline
Capitol News Service
SACRAMENTO (Capitol) -- The Republican State Central Committee meeting last
week in Los Angeles was something akin to the Court of St. Petersberg just before
the 1917 Revolution.
It was becoming "perfectly clear" to the rank and file Republicans that their
party lost the last election in California. The leadership has apparently not
awakened to the fact it re-elected the governor only to lose both houses of the
legislature and one of the party's top vote getters, former Superintendent of
Public Instruction Max Rafferty. In addition, the Democrats took both U.S. Senate
seats and the Secretary of State post for the first time in the 20th Century.
The general consensus of the GOP volunteer leadership was that things were
actually going to become worse in the coming year. The announced visit of
President Richard Nixon to Red China, the wage-price freeze, Nixon's Keynesian 00
economics advocacy, the family assistance program, and revenue sharing have caused
a withdrawal of right wing support from the President.
Many volunteer state committee members were frustrated by the seeming
unwillingness on the part of party leadership to accept the feed back of
disatisfaction. Action taken against President Nixon by the California delegation
to the National Young American's For Freedom Convention (which dominates the
leadership of the Young Republicans and the College Republicans) and the state
board meeting of the United Republicans of California hung as a dark cloud over
the meeting and the Reagan-Nixon "game plan" for '72.
(more)
CAPITOL
AFFAIRS OF STATE -- Oct. 14, 1971 -- 2-2-2
EWS
Room 400, STATE CAPITOL,
SERVICE
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone (916) 445-6336
California Young Republican President Emil Franzi and California Republican
Assembly President Hugh Koferd were having trouble keeping local units from bad-
mouthing the President.
Both have had to fight off anti-Nixon resolutions at several meetings. United
Republican's of California Chairman Walt Hintzen actually led his organization's
call for an uncomitted state delegation, while California Young Americans For
Freedom State Chairman Bill Saracino led the Ronald Reagan for president move
several months ago at his state convention, then joined the Agnew swing at his
national convention.
In addition to the defections from the right, Nixon backers worried over the
lack of fundamental party organization exhibited by the present leadership and
staff of the state GOP. One high-ranking southern California women's leader summed
it up at the Biltmore Bar when she asked, "Is there any body in charge of this
party anymore?"
Part of the difficulty has arisen over staff factionalism and a bitter in-fight
over control of dwindling patronage at this time of economic draught. It has started
a three-way battle for important staff positons and future party direction.
State Chairman Putnam Livermore's man Daryl Wold has been pitted against his
former employee and current co-equal Jan Anton, who belongs to State Vice Chairman
Gordon Luce of San Diego. The third force led by State Senator H. L. Richardson
is waiting on the outside for an opportune opening in spite of previous failures to
take over the party machinery.
Even U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell's attack on Democratic Senators Edward
Kennedy and Vance Hartke could not relieve the strong case of doldrims which had
dampened the meeting. Mitchell tookmany messages back to the White House which all
called for a new and dynamic California leadership.
Many saw the return of Bob Finch to California or a stumping tour by Nixon or
Reagan as the only solution to the troubles of the party.
###
cole magrider
FO
THE WHITE HOUSE
10/7
WASHINGTON
10/11
October 5, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY L
SUBJECT:
Convention Task Force
One of the key people who should be working on the Convention
Task Force and this is something that you need to handle subtly,
i
John Ehrlichman doesn't really have anything to do right
now with regard to it to my knowledge and it is an excellent way
to use his abilities since he obviously played a major role in '68
in this area.
G 7 Ken 10/5 will check
E + give me read re
programming groups
Ken 10/7/- Ken H will $ John cover Et + along lines of Mergan
Gr note Balk
10/12
Flemming - St Chmn
ala - Blount - will probal run,
but doubts Dances good
- none set, the Frank Parsons
on Deseg Comm a possib
- yet to see Present
was RegReped alaska - Hickel + Scans lunch today,
Corp-Vegos
Fe
Hie personally + Stans
this will
XBoe Merdicon/Dent/haselt
be
aus - prob Sam (Bol) Mardia
former 2 term mem Mayorol Phr
are - Rockef thould Bernow & despute +
Rock to get part time
post ful Kingsley
Tom Rovotony - aR but
maybetrying to get Dem
1
Colo - definitely Goo. Love
H Flem will make the mate
to head up Comm
conn - AG wants etanic + Meskillagres
nather cigastonalli- Harlford,
St controler of Commet stomped chlo
Del - nothing yet Boggs
has been considering not running
whl would mean chaos
D.C. - good hefteritch. black possil. Willy
Fla - I party to Mar 14 + then
mor 15 w/ Consere + 2nd
better post mar 15,
- Probal paid full time Esee
Dir Prlout of st toorgonize
party types before 3/15.
Ga - promin are bus type party
in disary, not Bo calburaj
Hawaii- Mayora Dem Hon + feuding+
may end up w/us, not set
Idaho - a bus, outside formal party
mordian suggesting names
2
Ill - Tom, Houser, began 10/1
fulltime in Jan I
Esse Dir
- Gaylord name Freeman-front
one - nothing until after nor.
mayoralty rale - Lugar
towa- need former, nothing yet
Konoas -no names Ril Dole yet
Ky - antil after gubernaterial
race, working w/
tossep
ha - Fel ( gulein race, nothing
3
me- ned Harding - 68 chim,
accep for 92
me- - none set, the by 10/31 a loel(
mass - Sargent wants to word for us
so looking for young leader
mich- Millillen seen by AG+HF
on Then + agre but no name
Griffin -serious
Menn - mae G John Pillsburg
AG not devided
miss. - some name will head
t up then and Esec Der
to be set later.
4
mo - Larry Roos Cnty Eree
an St Louis enty
agrens
accep
- will old Dem Rr KC,
John hotshow, probab
HF will approach
mont - no one set
5
nee - Geo Cook -68 crem
lera her 72
6
new. - Paul horalt - chmn
Il Fuill lock this all
0
nH - Lane Durill
allen Wallia
nJ - legis races under
HF 7 Cahill pers tagre later
nm - nothing
ny - AG+ Rocke - agree later
8
nc - Charlie Jonas In 1 co-chm
Willis Smith Jr.
Rep
Dem
no - nothing
4
Ohio - Roy Bliss - will begin
as Rixen St cam teen
10
One Wendell Wyath-locked as
St chmn
Ran
me ce alrongest in one
1st
than any other St, no prol.
Rep
Pa - A G+ arlen Specter + AF
met this morning & no
agre but Bill Suanten
all we want but not set
not it
Rhole do - chafee will un for
Sen seat + win
will see Di Simone new
nothing set
SC - interportes prob, working e / Dent
so - W. E. "Obie" O' Buen-
W
probab set but HF will
name later
fack Gibsen - our man nee
Jenn - AGt Baler HF to meet w/ Burld
TX - Rep party deep trouble but
worling for Tower
HF seen Bush + nothing
AQ wording persol Connally
Utah - Aill Richards probal
but not set
Ut. - Rondolph - Prerity's death
so everything up in air
Na-HF - Holton 3 times t
then Holton saw AG +
lock next new guy after
nor races Cat 600 + legis)
wash - HF 7 Dan Evans, probal
a Stheges, except up
for re -elee.
W Vir HF
arch moore, no name
3
wise - John mc Iven - 1968t
12
ready fer 72, locked,
Wge - HF to see Goo Hath auay+
will set some name
later
THE WHITE HOUSE
Headnt see
WASHINGTON
Date
CC
For HRH
From John Ehrlichman
FYI
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 21, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ED HARPER
FROM:
ROY MOREY
Ray
SUBJECT:
Notes on a Meeting of Younger
Republican Public Officials,
Candidates and Staff Assistants
Held at the Windsor Park Hotel,
September 11, 1971
Lance Tarrance
Special Assistant to the Director
US Census Bureau
1.
The ethnic block in this country is still highly stable and there
are still as many Americans as ever who are willing to identify
themselves with some particular nationality or ethnic group.
2. In looking at the Census data we should especially keep our eye
on the South. For the first time since the 1870s there are
more moving into the South than moving out. The metropolitan
areas in the South are growing twice the rate as those in the
North. Mean education level has increased significantly as
have education expenses and family income. One-third of the
nation now lives in the South. Today only 19 percent of the
Blacks live in the South, and Blacks are just as likely to live
in the North as the South.
Steven Horn
President
Long Beach State College
1.
The Republicans should be interested in looking at the youth
vote and should not assume that it is necessarily going to go
Democrat.
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2.
There is a tremendous diversity among university type
students. In California, for example, there is a great difference
between students in the university system and those in the
state college system.
3. Republicans should be especially interested in going after
students in the nation's junior colleges.
Tulley Plesser
Consultant and Pollster
Cambridge Marketing Group, Inc.
New York
1.
Predicting turnout is a major problem for political researchers.
This will be a problem in '72, predicting the turnout for first
time voters, labor union members and white middle class suburbanites.
2.
There seems to be an absence of major substantive issues for
most voters. Most people readily admit that problems exist,
but what is important to them is not always of importance to
the nation, and vice versa. There seems to be a localization
of focus. For example, voters will argue that unemployment
is a problem that is primarily localized in certain areas within
this country.
3.
Also in line with the notion of localization of issues, is the fact
that most people may not hold the President directly responsible
for what the Democrats describe as national problems.
4. There should be an emphasis on extra issue considerations in
looking at 1972.
5.
When there is no major cluster of issues, the basis on which a
vote will be cast will depend more on the perception of the
candidate. Under these circumstances, the incumbent has a
definite advantage. He has already been selected to deal with
the problems and is expected to do so. When the perception of
the candidate is emphasized, a person like Lindsay may be a
more viable candidate than might otherwise be expected. When
there is a heavy emphasis on perception of the candidate and
not on a cluster of issues, a Teddy Kennedy - Lindsay ticket
is not out of the question.
3
6.
One of the largest and potentially more movable voting blocks
is the Catholic vote. Here I am speaking mainly of adult,
middle income types. Our ability to win this voting group
depends to a certain extent on the opposition. Kennedy is
more popular among Catholics than Muskie and Lindsay does
hot appear to be popular at all for this voting group.
Issues of concern to Catholics seem to be issues of concern
to other middle income types; particularly, taxes, tax
increases, and problems of the environment. Public aid to
parochial schools is not necessarily a major issue in the
minds of most Catholic voters.
Fred Currier
Market Opinion Research, Inc.
Detroit, Michigan
1. Our marketing research indicates that very little information
is getting through to the buyer until the actual involvement
event. This may also hold true for voters in 1972. There is
an overload of information directed to each person, and for
the message to get through the words must be clear and the
message must be simple for both old as well as young.
2. It must be clearly recognized that this country is going through
a tremendous social change, as well as a value change. There
are numerous cross pressured groups.
3.
Trust and conveying a feeling of trust is a commodity in great
demand.
4.
People generally distrust the Federal Government and would
like to see more power returned to the states.
5. One to one communication, or at least the feeling of one to
one communication is highly desired.
6. People are looking for someone who could pull it all together.
7. A run down on the issues seems to be as follows:
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Consumerism - up
Pollution and Ecology - holding its own
Concern about jobs - holding its own
Problems of individualism and alienation - very big
Education - holding its own
Welfare - The taxpayer's side on this issue is very big
Government performance - coming up
John Deardourff
Chairman
Bailey, Deardourff and Bowen
1.
It is obvious that major problems exist in this country, and
candidates must be willing to recognize and face these
problems. Realism is obviously needed, because promises
and glittering generalities are now discounted in advance
by most Americans.
2.
There is a definite shift in issue clusters for most, but not all.
The quality of life syndrome is becoming more important for
those who are more affluent, but this isn't necessarily the case
with those who are less affluent. What is needed is a two level
strategy for the affluent and the non-affluent and what each is
interested in.
3.
We must learn to penetrate the over saturation of information
that is heaped on most people through their normal working day.
This is complicated and increased by suburban living. People
want a candidate in the flesh and blood, and TV and the mass
media is serving as an extension of one's personality.
Sid Gardner
San Francisco, California
1.
The saturation and turn-off factors, especially high among
young people.
2.
At Berkeley the young people seem to be demoralized over the
system change, with the experience of the Berkeley City Council
experiment. The radicals have now become Establishment types.
5
3.
I agree strongly with Steve Horn that we should get into the
junior college market. The young people, even college kids,
could well be up for grabs. They are not history oriented,
they are instant oriented. Unlike older voters, they are not
going to feel that it is unpatriotic if they do not vote. In fact,
they may use nonvoting as a means of expressing themselves.
cc: Gordon Strachan
Ray Waldmann
Peter Michel
Vicki Keller