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To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: State Primaries help Sept. 12. 4pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Evaluation of yersturday's primaries. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
To: Gordon Strachan. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Update on Sept 12 primaries. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Primaries: california, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota. With copies. 10pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
Democrat primary, California, 4:00pm.with copies. 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], no date
Democrat Primary, California, 11:30am. With copies. 3pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], no date
Democrat Primary, California, 9:00am. With copies. 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], no date
Vote figures (unofficial) California Democratic primary. With copies.4pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 6/7/1972
Handwritten memo.To: From: Unknown. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 6/7/1972
To: The President. From: W. Richard Howard. RE: California Democratic Party. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
To: H. R. Haldeman. From: Gordon Strachan. RE: Campaign survey - Wave II. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Primaries; California, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota. 3pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
Telegram. UP I-27 and UP I-28. RE: McGovern in Trenton and Albuquerque. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Telegram. UP I-29. RE: McGovern in Pierre. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Telegram. RE: McGovern celebrates California victory. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Telegram. RE: Humphrey meeting Los Angeles. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
To: H. R. Haldeman. From: Gordon Strachan. RE: Campaign Survey - Wave II. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
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To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: State Primaries help Sept. 12. 4pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Evaluation of yersturday's primaries. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
To: Gordon Strachan. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Update on Sept 12 primaries. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Primaries: california, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota. With copies. 10pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
Democrat primary, California, 4:00pm.with copies. 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], no date
Democrat Primary, California, 11:30am. With copies. 3pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], no date
Democrat Primary, California, 9:00am. With copies. 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], no date
Vote figures (unofficial) California Democratic primary. With copies.4pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 6/7/1972
Handwritten memo.To: From: Unknown. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 6/7/1972
To: The President. From: W. Richard Howard. RE: California Democratic Party. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
To: H. R. Haldeman. From: Gordon Strachan. RE: Campaign survey - Wave II. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE: Primaries; California, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota. 3pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
Telegram. UP I-27 and UP I-28. RE: McGovern in Trenton and Albuquerque. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Telegram. UP I-29. RE: McGovern in Pierre. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Telegram. RE: McGovern celebrates California victory. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Telegram. RE: Humphrey meeting Los Angeles. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
To: H. R. Haldeman. From: Gordon Strachan. RE: Campaign Survey - Wave II. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/7/1972
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To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE:
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9/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE:
Evaluation of yersturday's primaries. 2pgs.
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9/13/1972
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Memo
To: Gordon Strachan. From: Harry S. Dent.
RE: Update on Sept 12 primaries. 1pg.
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6/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE:
Primaries: california, New Jersey, New
Mexico, South Dakota. With copies. 10pgs.
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Campaign
Report
Democrat primary, California, 4:00pm.with
copies. 5pgs.
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Campaign
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Democrat Primary, California, 11:30am.
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Campaign
Report
Democrat Primary, California, 9:00am. With
copies. 5pgs.
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6/7/1972
Campaign
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Democratic primary. With copies.4pgs.
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Handwritten memo. To: From: Unknown.
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42
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6/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
To: The President. From: Harry S. Dent. RE:
Primaries; California, New Jersey, New
Mexico, South Dakota. 3pgs.
42
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Campaign
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Telegram. UP I-27 and UP I-28. RE:
McGovern in Trenton and Albuquerque. 1pg.
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Telegram. UP I-29. RE: McGovern in Pierre.
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Telegram. RE: McGovern celebrates
California victory. 1pg.
42
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Telegram. RE: Humphrey meeting Los
Angeles. 1pg.
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Strachan. RE: Campaign Survey - Wave II.
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Page 2 of 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
WBH
for
SUBJECT:
State Primaries Held Sept. 12
Arizona
Governor: No race.
Senate: No race.
House:
1st District. Rep. John Rhodes (R) won handily.
2nd District. Rep. Morris K. Udall (D) was unopposed;
will face Dr. Eugene Savoie (R) in Nov.
3rd District.
Rep. Sam Steiger (D) was unopposed; will
face Dr. Ted Wyckoff (R) in November.
4th District (new). As of 6 a.m. computer in the district
was broken, count not ready.
Colorado
Governor: No race.
Senate: Senator Gordon Allott was unopposed. Floyd Haskell,
who left GOP over Cambodian incursion, won Democrat
nomination.
House:
1st District. Rep. James D. McKevitt (R) will face
Democrat Patricia Shroeder.
2nd District.
Rep. Donald Brotzman (R) will take on
Francis W. Brush (D).
3rd District.
Rep. Frank Evans (D) will be challenged
by Chuck Brady (R).
4th District.
Rep. Wayne Aspinall (D) was upset by
Professor Alan Merson (D), who will face
James P. Johnson (R).
5th District (new). State Senator William L. Armstrong (R)
will face Byron L. Johnson (D).
- 2 -
Florida
Governor: No race.
Senate: No race.
House:
1st District. Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes (D) won renom-
ination. Unopposed in November.
2nd District.
Rep. Don Fuqua (D) was renominated, also
unopposed in November.
3rd District.
Rep. Charles Bennett (D) will be
challenged by John S. Bowen (R).
4th District.
Rep. William V. Chappell (D) will face
P. T. Fleuchaus (R).
5th District (new). Count not completed as of 7 a.m.
6th District. C. W. Young (R), incumbent in the old 8th,
will face Michael O. Plunkett (D).
7th District.
Old 6th incumbent Sam Gibbons (D) will be
challenged by Robert A. Carter (R).
8th District.
Rep. James A. Haley (D), of the old 7th,
will take on Roy Thompson Jr. (R).
9th District.
Rep. Louis Frey (R) was unopposed and
will be in November.
10th District (new) L. A. Bafalis (R), and a run-off
seems certain between the four Democrats.
11th District.
It will be old 9th incumbent Paul G. Rogers
(D) against Joel Gustafson (R).
12th District.
Rep. J. Herbert Burke (R), of the old 10th,
will be faced by James Stephanis (D).
13th District (new). Count not completed as of 7 a.m.
14th District. Rep. Claude Pepper (D) will meet Evelio S.
Estrella (R).
15th District.
Rep. Dante Fascell will apparently face
Ellis Rubin (R).
Minnesota
Governor: No race
Senate: Senator Walter Mondale (D) had no problem being
renominated, and will face Rev. Philip Hansen (R),
a Lutheran minister.
- 3 -
House:
1st District.
Rep. Al Quie (R) will face Charles
Thompson (DFL)
2nd District.
Rep. Archer Nelsen (R) will face Charlie
Turnbull (DFL)
3rd District.
Rep. William Frenzel (R) will be
challenged by Jim Bell (DFL).
4th District.
Rep. Joseph Karth (DFL) will face Steve
Thompson (R).
5th District.
Rep. Donald Fraser (DFL) will face Al
Davisson (R)
6th District.
Rep. John Zwach will be up against Richard
Nolan (DFL).
7th District.
Rep. Bob Bergland (DFL) will take on Jon
Haaven (R).
8th District.
Rep. John Blatnik (DFL) held off three
challengers and will face Edward Johnson
(R).
New Hampshire
Governor: Meldrin Thomson has grabbed the GOP nomination
from Gov. Walter Peterson. It appears Roger J.
Crowley will win the Democrat nod.
Senate: Former Governor Wesley Powell will run for the GOP
against Sen. Thomas McIntyre.
House:
1st District. Rep. Louis Wyman (R) will face former GOP
Congressman Chester E. Merrow, who swept
the Democrat field.
Vermont
Governor: Luther Hackett (R) will face Thomas Salmon for
the office of retiring Governor Deane Davis (D).
South Carolina
A special run-off election was held in the 6th District
- 4 -
between incumbent John McMillan (D) and John Jenrette (D).
Jenrette is the apparent winner, by about 900 votes. A
recount is likely. There is a ghost GOP candidate.
Wisconsin
Governor: No race.
Senate: No race.
House:
1st District. Rep. Les Aspin (D) will be faced by Merril
E. Stalbaum (R).
2nd District.
Rep. Robert W. Kastenmeier (D) will run
against J. Michael Kelly (R).
3rd District.
Rep. Vernon Thompson (R) and Walter
Thoresen (D).
4th District.
Rep. Clement Zablocki (D) will take on
Phillip D. Mrozinski (R)
5th District.
Rep. Henry Reuss (D) will face Frederick
Van Hecke (R)
6th District.
Rep. William Steiger (R) will be opposed by
James A. Adams (D).
7th District.
Rep. David Obey (D) will face former 10th
Rep. Alvin O'Konski (R).
8th District.
Harold Froelich (R) will oppose Rev. Robert
J. Cornell (D).
9th District.
Rep. Glenn Davis (R) will be opposed by
Ralph A. Fine (D).
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
AD
SUBJECT:
Evaluation of Yesterday's
Primaries
Tuesday's primaries across the country produced three
significant upsets, all of which may prove to be in
our favor.
Governor Peterson was defeated by Meldrin Thomson. Our
people knew Peterson's position had weakened for the
general election because of the tax backlash but they
didn't realize it was enough for him to be defeated in
our own primary. Thomson is a conservative and ran
against Peterson last time on the AIP ticket. It is
expected that with the good Presidential pull at the
top and no tax backlash we stand a better chance of
holding the seat. Wesley Powell won the Senate nomi-
nation. Locally they believe he has a better chance
to upset McIntyre because of his pull with conservative
Democrats and the strong Presidential race.
Congressman Wayne Aspinall proved to be weaker than
expected, so now our campaign people believe we have a
better shot at this seat with a good candidate in James
Johnson. Thus the race has been upgraded.
In South Carolina we hope to have Ed Young, a first-rate
candidate and South Carolina Farmer of the Year, to
replace a ghost candidate for the McMillan congressional
seat. This would give us an excellent chance for a
pickup in view of McMillan's unexpected defeat. McMillan
- 2 -
made a deal which backfired, and finally all of the
blacks ganged up on him after supporting him previously.
In Utah two moderate-type Republicans beat back challenges
from two Birchers for the two congressional nominations.
Congressman Lloyd had been very worried.
In Wisconsin, the victory of State Senator Myron Lotto
should enable us to hold onto Johnny Byrnes' seat.
With Governor Davis' friend Luther Hackett as the nominee,
we believe we should hold the Vermont governorship.
Our Nevada people are encouraged that we may pick up the
one Nevada congressional seat since a very liberal Demo-
crat upset Baring last week.
Lowenstein has won a ruling for a re-run against Rooney
in New York. He might be able to worm his way back into
the House.
Overall, incumbents continue to have more difficulties
than expected.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CORDON STRACHAN
H
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
SUBJECT:
Update on September 12 Primaries
Arizona
4th District: State Senator John Conlan (R) will be
facing Democrat Jack Brown.
Florida
5th District (New) : Democrat Bill Gunter will face
the winner of the runoff between Charles .Rainey and
Jack Insco for the Republican nomination.
10th District (New) : Representative L. A. Bafalis
will challenge the winner of the Democrat runoff between
Bruce Scott and John Darlson.
13th District (New) : Both the Republicans and
Democrats have runoff here. The Republican one is between
Paul Bethel and Ralph Malone and the Democrat between Lee
Weissenborn and William Leham.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
The President
FROM:
Harry S. Dent
AD
SUBJECT:
Primaries: California
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota
George McGovern won all four primaries Tuesday to give him
over 900 delegates and clearly establish him as the biggest
vote getter, delegate winner, and primary victor on the
Democrat side. He appeared to be winning by 9% in California
with 56% of the vote counted. Wallace, getting a 5% write-
in vote there, pulled a surprise in New Mexico, finishing
second with 29% and half the delegate votes -- all without
any campaigning.
The President held Ashbrook to 10% in California, while
McCloskey got 6% in New Mexico and one delegate vote.
Senators Eastland, Case, and Metcalf won their primaries.
In South Dakota, Rep. Abourezk will be pitted against
either ex-State Senator Robert Hirsch or Attorney General
Cordon Mydland. (Convention to decide because Mirsch didn't
get 35%).
James Moredith was defeated in the Mississippi GOP Senate
primary by VW dealer Gil Carmichael 80% to 20%.
McGovern won all 271 delegates in California, 9 (half) in
New Mexico, all 17 from South Dakota (no competition), and
at least 59 of New Jersey's 109. McGovern expects 80
votes from New Jersey.
Page Two
June 7, 1972
There was no direct head-to-head vote count in New Jersey.
McGovern's slate leader got 30,000 more votes than HIND's
leader with 80% of the vote counted. It was a defeat for
the old Demo machine.
CBS projected only a five point victory margin for McGovern
in California. lie won big with youth and split the black
vote in California and New Jersey. Los Angeles and Orange
County almost pulled the Hump through.
HHH says he will keep on, but told his supporters he will
see that the Demos are united to beat RN.
CBS also projects 1266 delegate votes for McGovern at
convention time to 540 for HHM.
McCloskey beat his two primary opponents 24,000 to 17,000 each.
The President's delegate count now stands at 818, with
674 needed for nomination.
In New Mexico, the Demos nominated ex-State Rep. Jack
Daniels to contest with 1970 GOP gubernatorial candidate
Pete Domenici who easily knocked off Dave Cargo. in the
U. S. Senate race.
VOTE FICURES (UNOFFICIAL)
CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 62% precincts reporting)
MCCOVERN
969,243
47%
271 delegates
HUMPIREY
791,034
38%
WALLACE
109,979
5%
CHISHOLM
91,162
5%
MUSKIE
46,161
2%
YORTY
27,420
It
MCCARTHY
21,808
18
JACKSON
18,320
I%
LINDSAY
17,456
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 61% precincts reporting)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOK
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
MCGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPIREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
MCCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
Net Propation
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
FROM I
HARRY S. DENT
SUBJECT:
Primaries: California
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota
George McGovern won all four primaries Tuesday to give him
over 900 delegates and clearly establish him as the biggest
vote getter, delegate winner, and primary victor on the
Democrat side. He appeared to be winning by 9% in California
with 5% of the vote counted. Wallace, getting a 5% write-in vote
there, pulled a surprise in New Mexico, finishing second with 29%
and half the delegate votes -- all without any campaigning.
The President held Ashbrook to 10% in California, while McCloskey
got 6% in New Mexico and one delegate vote.
Senators Eastland, Case, and Metcalf won their primaries. In South
Dakota, Rep. Abouresk will be pitted against either ex-State Senator
Robert Hirsch or Attorney General Gordon Mydland. (Convention to
decide because Hirsch didn't get 35%).
James Meredith was defeated in the Mississippi GOP Senate primary
by VW dealer an Carmichael 80% to 20%.
McGovera won all 271 delegates in California, 9 (half) in New Mexico,
all 17 from South Dakota (no competition), and at least 59 of New Jersey's
109. McGovern expects 80 votes from New Jersey.
There was no direct head-to-head vote count in New Jersey. McGovern's
slate leader got 30, 000 more votes than HHH's leader with 80% of the vote
counted. It was a defeat for the old Demo machine.
2
CBS projected only a five point victory margin for McGovern in California.
He won big with youth and split the black vote in California and New Jersey.
Los Angeles and Orange County almost pulled the Hump through.
нни says he will keep on, but told his supporters he will see that the
Demos are united to beat RN.
CBS also projects 1266 delegate votes for McGovern at convention time to
540 for HHH.
McCloskey beat his two primary opponents 24, 000 to 17,000 each.
The President's delegate count now stands at 818, with 674 needed for
nomination.
In New Mexico, the Demos nominated ex-State Rep. Jack Daniels to contest
with 1970 GOP gubermatorial candidate Pete Domenici who easily knocked
off Dave Cargo -- in the U.S. Senate race.
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR :
THE PRESIDENT
FROM $
HARRY S. DENT
SUBJECT:
Primaries:
California
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota
George McGovera wom all four primaries Tuesday to give him
over 900 delegates and clearly establish him as the biggest
vote getter, delegate winner, and primary victor on the
Democrat side. He appeared to be winning by 9% in California
with 5% of the vote counted. Wallace, getting a 5% write-in vote
there, pulled a surprise in New Mexico, finishing second with 29%
and half the delegate votes -- all without any campaigning.
The President held Ashbrook to 10% in California, while McCloskey
got 6% in New Mexico and one delegate vote.
Senators Eastland, Case, and Metcalf won their primaries. In South
Dakota, Rep. Abouresk will be pitted against either ex-State Senator
Robert Hirsch or Attorney General Gordon Mydland. (Convention to
decide because Hirsch didn't get 35%).
James Meredith was defeated in the Mississippi GOP Senate primary
by VW dealer Gil Carmichael 80% to 20%.
McGovera won all 271 delegates in California, 9 (half) in New Mexico,
all 17 from South Daketa (no competition), and at least 59 of New Jersey's
109. McGovern expects 80 votes from New Jersey.
There was no direct head-to-head vote count in New Jersey. McGovern's
slate leader got 30, 000 more votes than HHH's leader with 80% of the vote
counted. It was a defeat for the old Demo machine.
2
CBS projected only a five point victory margin for McGovern in California.
He won big with youth and split the black vote in California and New Jersey.
Los Angeles and Orange County almost pulled the Hump through.
ини says he will keep on, but told his supporters he will see that the
Demos are united to beat RN.
CBS also projects 1266 delegate votes for McGovers at convention time to
540 for HHH.
McCloskey beat his two primary opponents 24,000 to 17,000 each.
The President's delegate count now stands at 818, with 674 needed for
nomination.
In New Mexico, the Demos nominated ex-State Rep. Jack Daniels to contest
with 1970 GOP gubermatorial candidate Pete Domenici who easily knocked
off Dave Cargo -- in the U.S. Senate race.
3
VOTE FIGURES (UNOFFICIAL)
CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 62% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
969,243
47%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
791,034
38%
WALLACE
109,979
5%
CHISHOLM
11,160
5%
MUSKIE
46,161
2%
YORTY
27,420
1%
McCARTHY
21,808
1%
JACKSON
18,320
1%
LINDSAY
17,456
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 61% precincts reporting)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOK
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR I
THE PRESIDENT
FROM :
HARRY S. DENT
SUBJECT:
Primaries:
California
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota
George McGovern won all four primaries Tuesday to give him
over 900 delegates and clearly establish him as the biggest
vote getter, delegate winner, and primary victor on the
Democrat side. He appeared to be winning by 9% in California
with 5% of the vote counted. Wallace, getting a 5% write-in vote
there, pulled a surprise in New Mexico, finishing second with 29%
and half the delegate votes -- all without any campaigning.
The President held Ashbrook to 10% in California, while McCloskey
got 6% in New Mexico and one delegate vote.
Senators Eastland, Case, and Metcalf won their primaries. In South
Dakota, Rep. Abouresk will be pitted against either ex-State Senator
Robert Hirsch or Attorney General Gordon Mydland. (Convention to
decide because Hirsch didn't get 35%).
James Meredith was defeated in the Mississippi GOP Senate primary
by VW dealer Gil Carmichael 80% to 20%.
McGovern won all 271 delegates in California, 9 (half) in New Mexico,
all 17 from South Dakota (no competition), and at least 59 of New Jersey's
109. McGovern expects 80 votes from New Jersey.
There was no direct head-to-head vote count in New Jersey. McGovern's
slate leader got 30, 000 more votes than HHH's leader with 80% of the vote
counted. It was a defeat for the old Demo machine.
2
1
CBS projected only a five point victory margin for McGovera in California.
He wea big with youth and split the black vote in California and New Jersey.
Los Angeles and Orange County almost pulled the Hump through.
ини says he will keep on, but told his supporters he will see that the
Demos are united to beat RN.
CBS also projects 1266 delegate votes for McGovern at convention time to
540 for нин.
McCloskey beat his two primary opponents 24,000 to 17,000 each.
The President's delegate count now stands at 818, with 674 needed for
nomination.
In New Mexico, the Demos nominated ex-State Rep. Jack Daniels to contest
with 1970 GOP gubermatorial candidate Pete Domenici who easily knocked
off Dave Cargo -- in the U.S. Senate race.
CALIFORNIA
4:00 p.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
62% of registered Republicans in California turned out
77% of registered Democrats in California turned out
McGOVERN
1,523,429
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,347,710
40%
WALLACE
161,220
5%
CHISHOLM
154,780
4%
MUSKIE
71,367
2%
YORTY
49,229
1%
McCARTHY
33,392
1%
JACKSON
28,067
1%
LINDSAY
26,573
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
RN
2,002,561
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
219,275
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
4:00 p.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
62% of registered Republicans in California turned out
77% of registered Democrate in California turned out
McGOVERN
1,523,429
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,347,710
40%
WALLACE
161,220
5%
CHISHOLM
154,780
4%
MUSKIE
71,367
2%
YORTY
49,229
1%
McCARTHY
33,392
1%
JACKSON
28,067
1%
LINDSAY
26,573
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
RN
2,002,561
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
@U9,275
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
4:00 p.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
62% of registered Republicans in California turned out
77% of registered Democrate in California turned out
McGOVERN
1,523,429
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,347,710
40%
WALLACE
161,220
5%
CHISHOLM
154,780
4%
MUSKIE
71,367
2%
YORTY
49,229
1%
McCARTHY
33,392
1%
JACKSON
28,067
1%
LINDSAY
26,573
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
RN
2,002,561
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
@uq,
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
4:00 p.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
62% of registered Republicans in California turned out
77% of registered Democrate in California turned out
McGOVERN
1,523,429
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,347,710
40%
WALLACE
161,220
5%
CHISHOLM
154,780
4%
MUSKIE
71,367
2%
YORTY
49,229
1%
McCARTHY
33,392
1%
JACKSON
28,067
1%
LINDSAY
26,573
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
RN
2,002,561
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
@09,275
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precinets reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
o
MUSKIE
9,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RM
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
4:00 p.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
62% of registered Republicans in California turned out
77% of registered Democrate in California turned out
McGOVERN
1,523,429
45%
271 delegates
NUMPHREY
1,347,710
40%
WALLACE
161,220
5%
CHISHOLM
154,780
4%
MUSKIE
71,367
2%
YORTY
49,229
1%
McGARTHY
33,392
1%
JACKSON
28,067
1%
LINDSAY
26,573
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 99% of the vote in)
RN
2,002,561
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
@09,275
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precinets reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
o
MUSKIE
0,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
#
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precinets reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
3
CALIFORNIA
11:30 a.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,363,095
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,170,833
39%
WALLACE
1:
1966,535
5%
CHISHOLM
128,091
5%
MUSKIE
64,357
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
3
CALIFORNIA
11:30 a. m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,363,095
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,170,833
39%
WALLACE
196,535
5%
CHISHOLM
128,091
5%
MUSKIE
64,357
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
I
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
11:30 a.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,363,095
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,170,833
39%
WALLACE
156,294,535
5%
CHEHOLM
130,128,091
5%
MUSKIE
64,357
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
3
CALIFORNIA
9:00 a. m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,234,029
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,035,465
38%
WALLACE
156,122
6%
CHISHOLM
124,092
5%
MUSKIE
58,632
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
3
9:00 a. m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,234,029
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,035,465
38%
WALLACE
156,122
6%
CHISHOLM
104,092
5%
MUSKIE
58,632
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
#
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
3
9:00 a.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,234,029
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,035,465
38%
WALLACE
156,122
6%
CHISHOLM
104,092
5%
MUSKIE
58,632
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,597
5%
CALIFORNIA
3
9:00 a. a.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,834,029
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,035,465
38%
WALLACE
156,122
6%
CHISHOLM
1@4,092
5%
MUSKIE
58,632
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 89% of the vote in)
750,782
RN
1,300,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
191,000
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
CALIFORNIA
9:00 s.m.
3
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,234,029
45%
271 delegates
NUMPHREY
1,035,465
38%
WALLACE
156,122
6%
CHISHOLM
1@6,092
5%
MUSKIE
58,632
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 79% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
ASHBROOKE
96 delegates
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,597
5%
3
VOTE FIGURES (UNOFFICIAL)
CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 62% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
969,243
47%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
791,034
38%
WALLACE
109,979
5%
CHISHOLM
91,162
5%
MUSKIE
46,161
2%
YORTY
27,420
1%
McCARTHY
21,808
1%
JACKSON
18,320
1%
LINDSAY
17,456
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 61% precincts reporting)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOK
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
3
VOTE FIGURES (UNOFFICIAL)
9:00 CPI 19%
regal
CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 62% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
969,243
47%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
791,034
38%
WALLACE
109,979
5%
CHISHOLM
91,140
5%
MUSKIE
46,161
2%
YORTY
27,420
1%
McCARTHY
21,808
1%
JACKSON
18,320
1%
LINDSAY
17,456
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 61% precincts reporting)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOK
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
3
VOTE FIGURES (UNOFFICIAL)
CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 62% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
969,243
47%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
791,034
38%
WALLACE
109,979
5%
CHISHOLM
11,140
5%
MUSKIE
46,161
2%
YORTY
27,420
1%
McCARTHY
21,808
1%
JACKSON
18,320
1%
LINDSAY
17,456
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 61% precincts reporting)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOK
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% preciacts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
3
VOTE FIGURES (UNOFFICIAL)
CALIFORNIA
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 62% preciacts reporting)
McGOVERN
969,243
47%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
791,034
38%
WALLACE
109,979
5%
CHENOLM
11,160
5%
MUSKIE
46,161
2%
YORTY
27,420
1%
McCARTHY
21,808
1%
JACKSON
18,320
1%
LINDSAY
17,456
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 61% precincts reporting)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOK
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precinets reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
MUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
AN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
F
1:00 P.M.
funce 7.-72
1) Attached 4 a 100ml for Colson m returne that P
apparantly and him about plan some additional changer
in the polling memo from Strachen.
2) I've hundled Felevidient call. you neulto return
calls from Richardson + Mitchell.
3) Haig called. He just finished briefing Wallace
for 1 hr. Wallace's people wantto put out the fact of the
Briefing Haig has no problem with this Neither
does Ziegen. They wanted to check with you first.
4) Frick called. He had talked to the President earlin and
reported Schmidts was ahead. Hinsbow in how ahead
with 75% ofthe vote canted.
5) The steward called from Aspan to report that the President
told him that HRA and k would be there for dinner
this evening at 6:30.
6) Attached the is latest updated memo from Dont
plus latent wife copyon the election.
TO BE DEXED TO CAMP DAVID:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
W. RICHARD HOWARD
WRAt
Per your question to Chuck Colson this morning, Pete Domenici
was the clear winner of the Republican nomination for Senate in
New Mexico. Domenici is our strongest candidate.
In South Dakota, the Republican nominec for Senate will be
decided on June 26 at the South Dakota Convention. The run
off will be between Robert Hirsch (who is our strongest candi-
date) and either Gordon Mydland or Charles Lien, depending on
the final vote count.
In the California Democratic Primary, with 88% of the precincts
reporting:
McGovern
1,363,895
45%
Humphrey
1,170,873
39%
Wallace
156,535
5%
Chisholm
138,091
5%
Muskie
64,357
2%
Yorty
41,952
1%
McCarthy
30,049
1%
Jackson
24,995
1%
Lindsay
23,910
1%
McGovern won by carrying all but 8 of California's 58 counties,
but Humphrey polled big majorities in 2 of the state's most
populous counties; Los Angeles and Orange.
2.
In the California Republican Primary, with 88% of the precincts
reporting:
President Nixon
1,750,782
90%
Ashbrook
191,327
10%
New Mexico has now given McGovern 10 delegates to Wallace's 8
(previously reported as a 9-9 split).
However, the percentage remains the same with 97% of the
precincts reporting:
McGovern
33%
Wallace
29%
Humphrey
26%
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Campaign Survey - Wave II
John Mitchell decided to meet with Bob Teeter privately at
10 a.m. today instead of at 3 p.m. with his political group
as scheduled. The questionnaire will not be discussed at
3 p.m.
Mitchell directed Tecter to make the following changes in
the Wave II Survey:
3) Develop and add two follow-up questions on national
defense. The first question would cover whether those who
believe the government should spend less on national defense
believe that because the U.S. does not need such arms or
because there is too much waste;
2) Develop and add a welfare question which asks
whether those with over 12,000 income should be taxed to
assist those with less than 12,000 income. Then a series
of welfare proposal questions including the President's
and McGovern's would be tested;
3) Develop and add a question on "change" - whether
people believe the country needs a radical reorganization;
4) Develop and add a question on the nature of cam-
paigning. The question would be something to the effect
that "in light of the Wallace shooting, should the President
not campaign in public";
5) Drop the Humphrey's handling of the issues sections;
6) Drop the Richard Nixon-Edward Kennedy trial heats.
- 2 -
The reason the Humphrey section is dropped is because Mitchell
wants a Richard Nixon-McGovern poll. The Edward Kennedy trial
heats are dropped because Mitchell and Tecter believe people
are taking Kennedy at his word that he will not be a candidate
and so their answer to trial heat questions are inaccurate.
Also, Mitchell believes both Harris and Gallup will supply
adequate trial heat results on Kennedy.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR :
THE PRESIDENT
FROM :
HARRY S. DENT
SUBJECT:
Primaries:
California
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota
George McGovern won all four primaries Tuesday to give him
over 900 delegates and clearly establish him as the biggest
vote getter, delegate winner, and primary victor on the
Democrat side. He appeared to be winning by 9% in California
with 5% of the vote counted. Wallace, getting a 5% write-in vote
there, pulled a surprise in New Mexico, finishing second with 29%
and half the delegate votes -- all without any campaigning.
The President held Ashbrook to 10% in California, while McCloskey
got 6% in New Mexico and one delegate vote.
Senators Eastland, Case, and Metcalf won their primaries. In South
Dakota, Rep. Abourezk will be pitted against either ex-State Senator
Robert Hirsch or Attorney General Gordon Mydland. (Convention to
decide because Hirsch didn't get 35%).
James Meredith was defeated in the Mississippi GOP Senate primary
by VW dealer Gil Carmichael 80% to 20%.
McGovern won all 271 delegates in California, 9 (half) in New Mexico,
all 17 from South Dakota (no competition), and at least 59 of New Jersey's
109. McGovern expects 80 votes from New Jersey.
There was no direct head-to-head vote count in New Jersey. McGovern's
slate leader got 30, 000 more votes than HHH's leader with 80% of the vote
counted. It was a defeat for the old Demo machine.
2
CBS projected only a five point victory margin for McGovern in California.
He won big with youth and split the black vote in California and New Jersey.
Los Angeles and Orange County almost pulled the Hump through.
HHH says he will keep on, but told his supporters he will see that the
Demos are united to beat RN.
CBS also projects 1266 delegate votes for McGovern at convention time to
540 for HHH.
McCloskey beat his two primary opponents 24, 000 to 17,000 each.
The President's delegate count now stands at 818, with 674 needed for
nomination.
In New Mexico, the Demos nominated ex-State Rep. Jack Daniels to contest
with 1970 GOP gubernatorial candidate Pete Domenici who easily knocked
off Dave Cargo -- in the U.S. Senate race.
3
CALIFORNIA
11:30 a.m.
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
McGOVERN
1,363,095
45%
271 delegates
HUMPHREY
1,170,833
39%
WALLACE
156,535
5%
CHISHOLM
138,091
5%
MUSKIE
64,357
2%
YORTY
1%
McCARTHY
1%
JACKSON
1%
LINDSAY
1%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 88% of the vote in)
RN
1,200,921
90%
96 delegates
ASHBROOKE
130,787
10%
NEW MEXICO
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
McGOVERN
48,812
33%
10 delegates
WALLACE
43,378
29%
8
HUMPHREY
38,260
26%
0
MUSKIE
6,497
5%
0
JACKSON
4,241
3%
0
CHISHOLM
3,168
1%
0
NONE SHOWN
3,417
2%
-
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (With 96% precincts reporting)
RN
48,793
89%
13 delegates
McCLOSKEY
3,300
6%
1
NONE SHOWN
2,557
5%
UPI-27
(N.J.)
TRENTON--GEORGE MCGOVERN TUESDAY WON THE MAJORITY OF NEW JERSEY'S
109 DELEGATES TO THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION FROM SEN. HUBERT
HUMPHREY, WHO WAS BACKED BY SCANDAL-ROCKED PARTY REGULARS.
INCOMPLETE RETURNS GAVE MCGOVERN 61 DELEGATES, AND ALL BUT ASSURED
HIM AN ADDITIONAL 7 STATEWIDE AT-LARGE DELEGATES. HUMPHREY WON 11
DELEGATES, WITH ANOTHER 17 UNCOMMITTED BUT LEANING TOWARD HIM.
DANIEL HORGAN, DIRECTOR OF THE MCGOVERN FORCES IN THE STATE,
PREDICTED THAT MCGOVERN WILL HAVE ABOUT 80 DELEGATES FROM THE EIGHTH
LARGEST BLOCK AT THE CONVENTION.
REP. CORNELIUS GALLAGHER, INDICTED ON TAX EVASION AND PERJURY
CHARGES, WAS BEATEN BY A 4-1 MARGIN BY REP. DOMINICK DANIELS IN THEIR
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. THEIR DISTRICTS WERE MERGED INTO ONE BY
REDISTRICTING.
IN THE SENATORIAL RACE, FORMER REP. PAUL KREBS EASILY DEFEATED
THREE OTHERS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC RACE. HE WILL RUN AGAINST SEN.
CLIFFORD CASE, WHO HANDILY BEAT A VIETNAM WAR HERO OPPOSING CASE'S
ANTIWAR STANCE.
6/7--GE959A
UPI-28
(N.M.)
ALBUQUERQUE--GEORGE MCGOVERN LED THE POPULAR VOTE IN NEW
MEXICO'S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TUESDAY, BUT 'A SURPRISING TURNOUT
FOR GEORGE WALLACE GOT HIM UNEXPECTED DELEGATE STRENGTH.
MCGOVERN GOT 10 DELEGATES AND WALLACE 8. HUBERT HUMPHREY CAME IN
THIRD IN THE SIX-MAN FIELD AND GOT NO DELEGATES.
PRESIDENT NIXON EASILY WON 13 REPUBLICAN DELEGATES WITH 89 PER
CENT OF THE VOTE. BUT REP. PAUL MCCL@SKEY OF CALIFORNIA, WHO DROPPED
OUT OF THE RACE IN MARCH, WON ONE DELGATE TO THE GOP NATIONAL
CONVENTION -- HIS FIRST OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
WITH 96 PER CENT OF THE VOTE COUNTED, MCGOVERN HAD 33 PER CENT,
WALLACE 29 PER CENT AND HUMPHREY 26 PER CENT. EDMUND MUSKIE POLLED
5 PER CENT, HENRY JACKSON 3 PER CENT AND SHIRLEY CHISHOLM 2 PER
CENT.
6/7-GE1002A
UPI-29
(S.D.)
PIERRE-GEORGE MCGOVERN POCKETED 17 UNCONTESTED DELEGATES TUESDAY
IN HIS OME STATE'S PRIMARY ELECTION, LEAVING THE INTRA-PARTY
SQUABBLING TO THE REPUBLICANS.
PRESIDENT NIXON ALSO RAN ALONE ON THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY BALLOT AND
GATHERED 14. DELEGATES.
THE LACKLUSTER PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY TURNED THE ATTENTION TO A
FIVE-MAN REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE RACE TO SUCCEED THE ILL AND
RETIRING KARL MUNDT. NONE OF THE FIVE POLLED THE PERCENTAGE REQUIRED
BY STATE LAW, AND THE OUTCOME NOW MUST BE DECIDED AT THE GOP JUNE
26TH STATE CONVENTION.
ROBERT HIRSCH, A YANKTON ATTORNEY AND FORMER STATE SENATOR,
OUTPOLLED THE FOUR OTHER CANDIDATES IN THE GOP SENATORIAL RACE, BUT
MANAGED ONLY 28 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL VOTE.
REP. JAMES ABOUREZK OVERWHELMED GEORGE BLUE TO WIN THE DEMOCRATIC
SENATORIAL NOMINATION: CARVENTH THOMPSON WON EASILY OVER SIMON CHANCEN
EARNING THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPPOSE DEMOCRATIC GOV. RICHARD KNEIP IN
VEMBER.
6/7-GE1005A
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MCGOVERN MOOD
LOS ANGELES (AP)-OUTSIDE, THE SECRET SERVICE FRISKED THEM AT THE
DOOR. INSIDE, THERE WERE NO BALLOONS, NO PLACARDS, NOTHING STRONGER
THAN SODA POP TO DRINK UNTIL THE CANDIDATE HAD SPOKEN.
STILL, NEARLY 4,000 JUBILANT SUPPORTERS OF SEN. GEORGE S.
MCGOVERN ROCKED AND WRITHED AT THE VICTORY CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF
HIS CALIFORNIA PRIMARY VICTORY.
CAUGHT UP IN THE SOUNDS OF HIGH-DECIBEL BANDS AND THE ENCOURAGING
WORDS OF MOVIE STARS, THE MOSTLY YOUTHFUL GROUP PATIENTLY WAITED
FOR THEIR MAN TO TURN UP AT THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM.
THE LAST VICTORY PARTY TO OCCUR THERE WAS 10 YEARS AGO, WHEN
EDMUND G. BROWN SR. WAS ELECTED GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA.
MCGOVERN FINALLY WALKED ONTO THE RAISE STAGE SHORTLY BEFORE
MIDNIGHT, SO ME FOUR HOURS AFTER MOST OF THE GUESTS HAD ARRIVED.
THEY GREETED HIM WITH A ROAR AND A CHANT OF "WE WANT GEORGE,"
AND AN OVATION THAT LASTED SO ME FOUR MINUTES.
HE SAID HOW GRATEFUL HE WAS TO HAVE WON FOUR PRIMARY ELECTIONS
TUESDAY: CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY, NEW MEXICO AND SOUTH DAKOTA.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE WE'VE WON THE WHOLE THING," HE SAID. THE CROWD
WENT WILD.
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HUMPHREY MOOD
LOS ANGELES (AP)-HUBERT H. HUMPHREY THREW A SHOCK INTO HIS
SUPPORTERS BUT PRODUCED LAUGHTER WITH THE VOCAL TOUCH OF A MASTER
POLITICIAN DESPITE DISCOURAGING RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA'S
WINNER-TAKE-ALL PRIMARY.
"I WANT TO EXTENT TO GEORGE AND ELEANOR MCGOVERN MY HEART IEST
CONGRATULATIONS," SAID HUMPHREY, PAUSING, EARLY TUESDAY EVENING.
HIS SUPPORTERS, GATHERED IN THE GRAND BALLROOM OF THE BEVERLY HILTON
HOTEL, SCREAMED, "NO, NO THINKING THEIR MAN WAS CONCEDING
DEFEAT.
BUT HUMPHREY CONTINUED HIS SENTENCE WITH
...
ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR GRANDSON."
LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE FILLED THE ROOM AND THE SURPRISINGLY
CHEEFUL MOOD RETURNED.
HUMPHREY, LOOKING WORN AFTER A LENGTHY CAMPAIGN IN THE STATE,
APPEARED NEARLY OVERWHELMED BY THE WARMTH OF THE CROWD, WHICH
CHANTED "WE WANT HUMPHREY," LOUDLY.
"MARVELOUS, MARVELOUS SAID HUMPHREY SOFTLY, THEN RAISING
HIS RIGHT HAND IN A "V" FOR VICTORY SIGN.
THE CHEERS CHANGED TO "WE'RE NO. 1, WE'RE NO. 1" AND HUMPHREY
OPENED HIS REMARKS WITH:
"LET ME JUST SAY THAT YOU'RE NO. 1."
THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SPENT NEARLY 15 MINUTES
THANKING CAMPAIGN WORKERS AND THEN TOLD THE THRONG THAT HE WAS
"ENCOURAGED, HEARTENED. I'M NOT DISCOURAGED. WE'LL STAY WITH IT.
WE'LL GO TO MIAMI AND GET THIS NOMINATION.
HE SAID WHATEVER HAPPENED IN CALIFORNIA, "REMEMBER THIS--
WE'VE WON SOME PRIMARIES AND WE'VE DONE VERY WELL IN SOME OTHERS
NOT AS WELL AS WE'D HAVE LIKED, BUT WE'RE IN THIS BALL
GAME, IN THIS BALL PARK AND WE'LL CARRY THROUGH."
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Campaign Survey - Wave II
John Mitchell decided to meet with Bob Teeter privately at
10 a.m. today instead of at 3 p.m. with his political group
as scheduled. The questionnaire will not be discussed at
3 P.m.
Mitchell directed Tecter to make the following changes in
the Wave IT Survey:
3) Develop and add two follow-up questions on national
defense. The first question would cover whether those who
believe the government should spend less on national defense
believe that because the U.S. does not need such arms or
because there is too much waste;
2) Develop and add a welfare question which asks
whether those with over 12,000 income should be taxed to
assist those with less than 12,000 income. Then a series
of welfare proposal questions including the President's
and McGovern's would be tested;
3) Develop and add a question on "change" - whether
people believe the country needs a radical reorganization;
4) Develop and add a question on the nature of cam-
paigning. The question would be something to the effect
that "in light of the Wallace shooting, should the President
not campaign in public";
5) Drop the Humphrey's handling of the issues sections;
6) Drop the Richard Nixon-Edward Kennedy trial heats.
- 2 -
The reason the Humphrey section is dropped is because Mitchell
wants a Richard Nixon-McGovern poll. The Edward Kennedy trial
heats are dropped because Mitchell and Tecter believe people
are taking Kennedy at his word that he will not be a candidate
and so their answer to trial heat questions are inaccurate.
Also, Mitchell believes both Harris and Gallup will supply
adequate trial heat results on Kennedy.