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27 November 1995
Arthur D. Goldstein, Esq.
5 Tideway
Great Neck, N.Y. 11024
Dear Arthur:
This is in response to your 17 November letter.
I was pleased to hear from you.
With respect to your first point, it is not the Democratic party
rules that are being construed by the State committee to require
two different sets of petitions (one for delegates and one for
the Presidential candidate) to gain ballot access. Rather, it is
my understanding, that New York state election law requires two
sets of petitions.
With respect to your second point about the county leaders, I
think you will find that the Clinton district delegates/alternate
slates that have been organized represent a broad cross section
of various interests in New York, not merely those represented by
the county leaders. I point out, however, that certain leaders,
including Tom Maton of Queens, Clarence Norman of Brooklyn, and
Bob Gigante of Staten Island endorsed the President (then
Governor) very early in 1992, before the political waters in New
York had completely settled.
In any event, I would not worry too much about the nominating
rules being changed at the next convention. The focus will be on
holding the Presidency, regaining the House and Senate and
holding our own with the Governorships and other races.
Next year will be absolutely critical to the direction of the
country. I hope the President can count on your support.
Best wishes,
Itemed
Harold Ickes
Assistant to the President