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Campaign
Report
Report on Georgia discussing the Re-
Election Campaign, Other State-Wide Races,
Congressional seats, and the Party
Condition. 1pg
45
39
Campaign
Report
Report on Illinois discussing the Re-Election
Campaign, Other State-Wide Races,
Congressional seats, and the Party
Condition. 1pg
45
39
Campaign
Report
Report on Indiana discussing the Re-
Election Campaign, Other State-Wide Races,
Congressional seats, and the Party
Condition. 1pg
45
39
Campaign
Report
Report on Nebraska discussing the Re-
Election Campaign, Other State-Wide Races,
Congressional seats, and the Party
Condition. 1pg
45
39
Campaign
Report
Report on North Carolina discussing the Re-
Election Campaign, Other State-Wide Races,
Congressional seats, and the Party
Condition. 1pg
45
39
Campaign
Report
Report on Utah discussing the Re-Election
Campaign, Other State-Wide Races,
Congressional seats, and the Party
Condition. 1pg
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Page 1 of 1
GEORGIA
Re-Election Campaign
Georgia could prove to be troublesome in both the pre-convention
and general election phase due to the continual bickering among
the leadership in this state. In talks with the Georgia political
people in Denver, I come to the strong conclusion that we need an
effective Citizens organization outside the normal party channels.
Other State-Wide Races
David Gambrell who was appointed to fill the Russell Senate seat
is gaining strength. He could have a rough Democratic primary
battle but the Republicans do not appear to be in a position to
offer a major challenge. It is my understanding that a redistrict-
ing plan may be drawn up which would leave a place for Fletcher Thomp-
son and therefore would obviate his necessity to run for the Senate
seat. Callaway appears to be all but out of the race.
Congressional
There appears to be a slight chance to pick up one additional
Congressional seat in Georgia.
Party Condition
The Republican Party leadership in Georgia continues to be split.
State Chairman Shaw, a former Fulton County Chairman, spends about
half of his time at the job. In addition, they have two other pro-
fessionals in the state headquarters. The party has a debt of
approximately $30,000 which is manageable. The State Chairman seems
to be more concerned about patronage and building his own personal
power than in organizing the Republican Party in the state and win-
ning elections. The Fulton and DeKalb County organizations which
represent the larger more urban areas appear to be reasonably well
organized, but from that point it goes downhill.
ILLINOIS
Re-Election Campaign
There was general agreement from the Illinois politicians that
the President remains popular in the state. The major problem
will be the economy and unemployment. All hands agree that
Tom Houser is uniquely qualified to head up the Nixon re-election
effort. Governor Ogilvie and the State Chairman urge that the
President visit down-state Illinois sometime in the near future
as they feel that this part of the state has been neglected.
There is a negative feeling on the part of the Governor towards
Clem Stone's involvement in Republican Party affairs in the
state.
Other State-Wide Races
Senator Percy looks strong for re-election in 1972. Governor
Ogilvie's efforts for re-election are uphill all the way and one
gets very mixed reactions to his progress in climbing that hill.
Congressional
Republicans should maintain the current 13-13 split with the out-
side possibility that they can pick up one additional seat.
Party Condition
The party organizational efforts in Illinois are at the lowest
point in many years. Both Ogilvie and Percy are running individual
campaigns with separate organizations. Little is being done on the
state level toward building the party. The Republican Party debt
is close to a million dollars. All of this underscores the
importance of getting the Presidential campaign organized and
functioning at the earliest possible time.
INDIANA
Re-Election Campaign
I did not have an opportunity to discuss the Indiana situation
with anyone in Denver. From reports I can confirm that the
internal battle within the Republican Party rages on, and it
will be necessary to have a unity meeting some time this fall
to get the various factions to agree upon the desirability of
re-electing the President. It is my recommendation that we
do not hold this meeting until after the local elections are
completed this fall.
Other State-Wide Races
Governor Whitcomb's term expires in 1972 and he cannot succeed
himself. Unless the internal situation within the Republican
Party is resolved, the likelihood is that former Governor
Mathew Welch may be re-elected in '72.
Congressional
If a reapportionment plan can finally be worked out in the legislature,
the Republicans have an opportunity to pick up at least one seat.
Right now in-party fighting is jeopardizing this possibility.
Party Condition
At the risk of sounding redundant, a major division still exists
within the GOP organization. Temporarily there is an alliance
between State Chairman John Snyder and National Committeeman Keith
Bulen. Their common foe, Governor Whitcomb, has caused this.
Most of the party effort is directed against other Republicans
and not toward building a strong GOP. Mayor Richard Lugar appears
to be on his way toward a second term and this should keep the
patronage-fed Marion County organization strong.
NEBRASKA
Re-Election Campaign
Nebraska gave the President his highest percentage in 1968.
There is no reason to believe that our position has changed
much since then. Farm problems are the biggest issue with
Secretary Hardin being a negative mark in his own home state.
George Cook, who has agreed to again chair our campaign, is
well thoughtof by the party leadership in Nebraska and should
be able to work well with them. There is no sentiment for
McCloskey in Nebraska, and that primary can be a big plus for
us.
Other State-Wide Races
Senator Curtis is up for re-election in 1972. He is the
favorite of all the party people and they are looking forward
to working closely with us in his campaign. No substantial
opposition has materialized.
Congressional
Two of the three Nebraska Congressmen are freshmen, however,
they seem to be doing a good job and are staying in touch back
home. Therefore, all three should be repeaters.
Party Condition
The new State Chairman in Nebraska is perhaps the most naive
chairman that I have ever run across. He is weak and has
caused some internal dissention within the GOP. The National
Committeeman, however, Dick Herman, is effectively keeping this
negative influence to a minimum. The party is in solid financial
shape and has a new, paid state executive director who will be
working principally on the RNC "Mission '70s" program in an
effort to continue to build the party.
NEVADA
Re-Election Campaign
The President remains very popular in Nevada. There would
appear to be no major problems either in putting the dele-
gation together for the convention or in structuring our
campaign for the general election.
Other State-Wide Races
There are no state wide races.
Congressional
There appears to be very little chance of changing Nevada's
lone Congressional seat.
Party Condition
There is considerable dissention within Nevada's GOP as a
result of George Abbott's mismanaging the state's political
and financial affairs. The state party is $30,000 in debt as
a result of the above problem.
Former Governor Laxalt remains very popular and should be very
helpful to us in '72.
NORTH CAROLINA
Re-Election Campaign
Political people are optimistic about the President's chances
in North Carolina in 1972. For the first time there is a
primary on May 2nd in North Carolina. The President does not
have to put his name on the ballot. Any candidate who receives
15% of the vote gets a proportionate share of the delegation,
therefore, we would want to make certain that we run a stronger
primary campaign in this state.
Other State-Wide Races
Jimmy Holshouser, the current GOP State Chairman and Minority
Leader of the State House, will seek the Republican nomination
for Governor and probably will not have any primary opposition.
However, his fight will be uphill all the way to succeed in the
fall. Senator Jordan is also up for re-election, and according
to sources, will run but will probably have serious primary
opposition.
Republicans are trying to encourage Congressman Broyhill to get
in the race although he is very reluctant to do SO. Again, this
would be an uphill battle.
Congressional
Republicans feel that they can hold their present slate and
possibly add one seat.
Party Condition
Bill Graham who will likely succeed Holshouser as State Chairman,
is not in Holshouser's class and we will probably lose a little
bit on the trade. The Party has a full time executive director
and they are working on organization in the metropolitan areas in
the western part of the state.
UTAH
Re-Election Campaign
The President's prospects in Utah in 1972 are good but a great
deal of work will have to be done between now and then. The
economy is the principal issue in the state and the recent
copper strike tended to aggravate this situation.
Other State-Wide Races
Governor Rampton's term is up in '72. He is undecided at this
time whether or not he will seek re-election although the betting
is that he will. At the present time the Republicans have not
settled on a candidate.
Congressional
The Republicans have a chance to pick up a seat that was lost
in ' 68 if they can agree on a strong candidate.
Party Condition
The party was badly split as a result of the 1970 campaign. The
party has a new State Chairman, Kent Shearer, who at the present
time has not done much to rebuild the fences. It is my under-
standing that there is a possibility that there will be yet
another new chairman in the near future.