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CRIME BILL VOTE NOTEBOOK
1.
MARGINAL DEMS WHO VOTED "NO"
2.
LEANERS LIST (AFSCME)
3.
TARGET RACES
4.
OVERVIEW OF DEM CHALLENGER PRESS EVENT STATUS
5.
DEM CHALLENGER CLIPS
6.
GOP RESPONSE MATERIAL
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 12, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH: LEON PANETTA
FROM:
JOAN N. BAGGETT JNK
Democrats who voted "no" last night with competitive races:
Barcia
Boucher
Cooper (Senate)
Danner
Holden
LaRocco
Lancaster
McCurdy (Senate)
Payne (VA)
Peterson (MN)
Pickett
Sarpalius
Sisisky
Strickland
Stupak
Thurman
Unsoeld
Volkmer
Williams
According to our information, others who voted "no" may be in districts where certain
elements are unpopular, but they are not currently in "marginal" races.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 12, 1994
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH: LEON PANETTA
FROM:
JOAN N. BAGGETT JNB
Democrats who voted "no" last night with competitive races:
Barcia
Boucher
Cooper (Senate)
Danner
Holden
LaRocco
Lancaster
McCurdy (Senate)
Payne (VA)
Peterson (MN)
Pickett
Sarpalius
Sisisky
Strickland
Stupak
Thurman
Unsoeld
Volkmer
Williams
According to our information, others who voted "no" may be in districts where certain
elements are unpopular, but they are not currently in "marginal" races.
Linda Moore told Joan
that POTUS and Bruce 4-5- 4-
Lindsey were discussing
having this list drawn
up on AF I
6:00
/
Democrate Who Voted "No" with Competiting
Barcia
Races
Boucher
Cooper (Senate)
Danner
Fields (LA)
Holden
LaRocco
Lancaster,
McCurdy (Senate)
Payne (VA)
Peterson (MN)
Pickett
Sarpalius
Sisisky
Strickland
Stupak
Thurman
Unsoeld
Volkmer
Williams
according to our information others
who voted "Mo" may be in
districts where certain elements
are unpopular, but they are
not currently in "margina"
races.
check D's who voted "no" who
have verious appointies races
Boucher Danner cooper (semate)
Fields (LA)
Holden
La Rocco
memorus
Laucacter
on must
me Cusdy (Senate)
Payne (VA)
Peterson (MN)
Pichett
Sarpaluis
Rahon KHH
Sticklard
Stupah
Thuman
Uncoeld
Volkmen
william
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08/16/94
12:45
202 223 3413
AFSCME LEGIS. DEP WH POLITICAL AFF
002
AFSEME
Crime Bill
A list of leaners:
00
Republicans:
Byron Gilchrest NO
John Porter
Mike Castle
Jerry McEntee
Rick Lazio any
Susan Molinari
202-429-1000
Olympia Snowe ME
Peter Torkildsen- MA
Stephen Horn-CA CA
Michael Huffington.CA
Tom Ridge-/A
Democrats:
James Barcia MIC
Bill Clay - no
Jim Cooper - TN
Jerry Costello
II,
Pat Danner -mo
Pate Geren - TX
Peter DeFazio OR
Kiki De La Garza TX
Rick Boucher VA
Tim Holden -PA
*
John Lewis - GA
Solomon Ortiz . -74
Bill Orton UT
Ron Klink
PA
Dave McCurdy OK
Collin Peterson
MN
Pete Peterson a F6.
Owen Pickett . VA
Charlie Rangel .5 -NY
Glenn Poshard
*
Louis Stokes -on
Ted Strickland -04
Bill Sarpalius TX
Frank Tejeda - TX
Karen Thurman FL
Jolene Unsoeld - WA
Neil Smith - IA
Craig Washington-7X
Maxine Waters . CA
us
An
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Black Cancas
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CRIME BILL TARGETS
Jay Dickey V. Jay Bradford (AR-04)
John Doolittle V. Kathleen Hirning (CA-04)
Bill Baker V. Ellen Schwartz (CA-10)
Richard Pombo V. Randy Perry (CA-11)
Carlos Moorhead V. Doug Kahn (CA-27)
Peter Matthews V. Steve Horn (CA-38)
Ken Calvert V. Mark Takano (CA-43)
Bob Dornan V. Mike Farber (CA-46)
Scott McInnis V. Linda Powers (CO-03)
Gary Franks v. Jim Maloney (CT-05)
Clay Shaw V. Hermine Wiener (FL-22)
John Linder V. Comer Yates (GA-04)
Newt Gingrich v. Ben Jones (GA-06)
Jim Leach V. Glenn Winekauf (IA-01)
Jim Nussle V. Dave Nagle (IA-02)
Steve Buyer V. J.D. Beatty (IN-05)
John Myers V. Mike Harmless (IN-07)
Peter Blute V. John Walsh (MA-03)
Peter Torkildsen V. John Tierney (MA-06)
Wayne Gilchrist V.
(MD-01)
Roscoe Bartlett V. Neil Dhillon (MD-06)
Charlie Taylor V. Maggie Lauterer (NC-11)
Rick Lazio V. Jim Manfree (NY-02)
Bill Paxon V. Bill Long (NY-27)
Jack Quinn V. Kevin Gaughan (NY-30)
Marting Hoke V. Frank Gaul (OH-10)
John Kasich V. Cynthia Ruccia (OH-12)
Bill Leavens (PA-21) OPEN SEAT (Tom Ridge)
Henry Bonilla V. Rolando Rios (TX-23)
Scott Klug V. Tom Hecht (WI-02)
Steve Gunderson V. Peter Bear (WI-03)
Toby Roth V. Stan Gruszynski (WI-08)
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TO: Joan Baggett
FR: DCCC Political
RE: Crime Bill Update
DA: August 12, 1994
Crime Bill Follow-Up
Today the DCCC political staff contacted Democratic challenger
campaigns urging them to again attack Republican incumbents for
voting to block the crime bill. Below is the press event status
for each campaign.
Also attached is a memo and supporting material that was faxed
to all Democratic candidates on crime bill vote attacks.
District Dem. Challenger
Press Event Status
AR 04
Jay Bradford
Bradford held a press
conference with local law
enforcement officials
criticizing Jay Dickey. He has
another press release in the
works.
CA 04
Katie Hirning
She issued a press release
attacking her opponent as
"Guardian of Gridlock.'
CA 10
Ellen Schwartz
She issued a press release and
spoke with several reporters; a
press conference is tentatively
scheduled.
CA 27
Douglas Kahn
Used Moorhead's franked mail
crime piece against him. He is
planning a press conference.
CA 38
Peter Mathews
He issued a press release
condemning Horn for flip-
flopping and cited the RNC
resolution.
CA 43
Mark Takano
He has talked to reporters and
issued a press release.
CA 52
Janet Gastil
The campaign has sent out
several press releases, and has
another planned for today.
CT 05
Jim Maloney
He issued a press release
attacking Gary Franks for
caving in to NRA pressure. May
chedule press conference.
CT 05
T. Luby
Issued press releases Thursday
and Friday. Scheduled TV
interview Sunday. Has petition
drive in the district calling
on Franks to support crime bill
Conducting "letter to the
editor" campaign.
DE AL
Cari DeSantis
Issued post-vote press release
condemning Castle. Staged
August 4th Press Conference
attacking Castle's position. A
press release on Castle's flip-
flop and the RNC resolution is
in the works.
GA 04
Comer Yates
Press release is not finalized.
Yates called Linder's office
with reporters on the line.
FL 22
H. Weiner
She called Shaw's office with
reporters on the line and asked
him to vote for the rule. She
issued a press release.
IA 01
Glen Weinkauf
Held three press events in the
last three days. In Multi-
candidate press conference with
the state party, he attacked
Leach before the vote. He sent
out a press release bashing
Leach for flip-flopping on the
vote. He is now making press
calls from Des Moines.
IA 02
Dave Nagle
Has a three-town press
conference planned for Monday
in front of a police station.
Will attack Nussle for
hypocracy. No press release
yet.
IA 03
Elaine Baxter
Linked Lightfoot's vote to NRA
contributions. Held joint press
conference with Sheila McGuire
and Glen Weinkauf attacking
Iowa Republicans. Two TV
stations covered the event.
IL 16
Peter Sullivan
Issued a press release. No
events yet, maybe this weekend.
IN 05
J.D. Beatty
Sheriff Beatty has been
regularly attacking Buyer on
crime. He issued a release
yesterday.
MA 06
John Tierney
Dem. primary candidates Tierney
Jeff Haywood
and Haywood along with local
sheriff and DA banged
Torkildsen yesterday in local
press.
MD 01
Steven Eastaugh
He is planning to put out press
release.
NE 01
Pat Combs
He's planning a conference call
with reporters to blast
opponent and issued press
release on caving in to special
interests.
MN 06
Bill Luther
He attended Clinton speech
today and is planning to attack
Grams with local press who were
covering the president's
address.
NC 11.
M. Lauterer
She issued a statement
criticizing her opponent. No
events planned yet.
NY 02
Jim Manfre
He talked to Newsday and held a
press conference in front of
Levy's office calling on him to
vote for the rule and sent out
press release.
NY 03
Norma Grill
She spoke with the Daily News
and and Newsday about Peter
King and the RNC resolution.
She issued a release today
accusing King of protecting
special interests.
OH 10
Frank Gaul
Gaul linked Martin Hoke's vote
to NRA contributions. He will
chase Hoke around the district
tomorrow. He sent Hoke a
letter and is planning to visit
a low-income neighborhood in
Lakewood and contrast those
conditions with Hoke's personal
wealth.
OH 12
Cynthia Ruccia
She is working on a press
conference call.
TX 23
Rolando Rios
Rios attacked Bonilla and linked
his vote to NRA contributions.
At the Friday morning press
conference in Odessa-Midland he
had TV coverage. he made three
conference calls to Bonilla's
district offices. He put out a
press release in the San
Antonio market.
WI 02
Tom Hecht
He is drafting a release and
planning a press conference.
WI 03
Peter Bear
He issued a press release.
TOP RADIO STATIONS BY DISTRICT
WILLIAM LEAVENS (PA-21)
WPIC 412-346-4113
WLKK 314-451-1400
WFLP 814-835-5000
COMER YATES (GA-04)
WVEE/WAOK 404-898-8952
WGST 404-233-0640 -
WSB 404-897-7333
FRANK GAUL (OH-10)
WWWE 216-696-4444
WGAR 216-328-0522
WMJI 216-696-1399 -
BILL LONG (NY-27)
WBEN 716-876-0930
WEBR/WNED 716-886-0970 -
WGR 716-883-6397
JOHN TIERNEY (MA-06)
JEFFREY HAYWARD (MA-06)
WESX 508-744-1230
WBZ 617-787-7171
WRKO 617-236-6800
DAVE NAGLE (IA-02)
KXEL 319-234-6397
KGLO 515-423-1300
WDBQ 319-583-6471
JANET GASTIL (CA-52)
KSDO 619-560-6671
KFSD 619-299-0994/619-239-9091
KFMB 619-292-7600
RHEA JEZER (NY-25)
no answer
MIKE HARLMLESS (IN-07)
WASK 317-447-2186
WTHI 812-232-9481
WBLW 812-232-5034
HERMINE WEINER (FL-22)
WJNO 407-838-4300
WINZ 305-624-6397
WIOD 305-759-4311
BEN JONES (GA-06)
WSB 404-897-7333
WGST 404-261-9442
WCNN 404-420-5875
KEVIN GAUGHAN (NY-30)
is calling me back
WBEN 716-8786-0935
WGR 716-888-9785
WNED 716-845-7040
DOUGLAS KAHN (CA-27)
KFI 213-385-0101
KFWB 213-871-4633
KNX 213-460-3343
ROLANDO RIOS (TX-23)
KTSM 915-532-5421
KTSA 210-599-5550
KSAH 210-820-3503
MAGGIE LAUTERER (NC-11)
is calling me back
WWNC 704-253-6397
WNCW 704-287-8000
WMYI 803-235-1025
J.D. BEATTY (IN-05)
WWKI 317-459-4191
WMRI/WGOM 317-664-7396
WSBT/WNSN 219-233-3141
JAY BRADFORD (AR-04)
KARN 501-661-7510
KELD 501-863-6126
KZNG 501-525-9700
MIKE FARBER (CA-46)
KFI 213-385-0101
KABC 310-840-4900
STAN GRUSZYNSKI (WI-08)
WATL 414-496-0300
WNFL 414-468-5445
WIXX 414-435-3771
ELLEN SCHWARTZ (CA-10)
KGO 415-954-8100
KCBS 415-765-4113
KNBR 415-995-6838
RANDY PERRY (CA-11)
no answer
LINDA POWERS (CO-03)
KVOR 719-527-1300
KNVV 303-241-9230
KBKL 303-242-5665
JIM MANFREE (NY-02)
WALK 516-475-7117
WCBS 212-747-7421
WINS 212-937-1010
(PRINT ON CAMPAIGN LETTERHEAD)
FOR INQUEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: INSERT NAME
INSERT DATE
INSERT PHONE
Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill
Democratic Challenger ??????? Says
Rep. ??????? Votes in Lock Step
with Republican Leadership
INSERT CITY -- Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep.
INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for voting
to block debate on the most sweeping crime prevention package
including 100,000 police officers and "three strikes you're out"
provisions -- ever considered by Congress.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party
leaders. His vote is against 100,000 additional police officers
a ban on assault weapons and "three strikes you're out" life
imprisonment provision. By voting no on a procedural motion he
has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is SO dangerous that it can't even be
considered," INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included
provisions to put 100,000 more cops on the streets; impose a
"three strikes you're out" life imprisonment provision aimed at
career offenders; a ban on assault weapons; expansion of the
death penalty and innovative crime prevention programs.
However, Republican leadership coerced their members into a
straight party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that
would allow Congress to debate this decade's most important crime
legislation.
Rep. ???????'s vote against the crime bill will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison grants;
$
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information
Available.)
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was
anxious to stop a vöte on the crime bill out of concern that such
a vote could be used against them in the Fall elections.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has put his personal popularity
with party bigwigs and own political future above the safety and
protection of his constituents. He claims that he had problems
with the legislation. What problems justify a vote against
debate? He voted not to discuss this bill. That is politics and
gridlock not representation."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution
measure by a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is
pending.
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(PRINT ON CAMPAIGN LETTERHEAD)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: INSERT NAME
INSERT DATE
INSERT PHONE
Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill Democratic Challenger ???????
Says Rep. ??????? Switched Vote Under Pressure from
Republican Leadership and Special Interests
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep. INSERT
INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for bowing to the Republican
National Committee and special interests by voting to block debate on the
most sweeping crime prevention package ever considered by Congress even
after he voted to pass an assault weapons ban last Spring.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party leaders and
the Republican National Committee's threats to deny funding and support to
any Republican congressman who supports the crime bill -- including its
provisions for 100,000 more police officers, three strikes you're out life
imprisonment and a ban on assault weapons. By voting no on a procedural
motion, he has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is so dangerous that it can't even be
considered, INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The Republican National Committee is considering a resolution which
threatens to deny Republican Party funding to the 38 Republican congressman
who voted for the assault weapons ban last Spring. Republican leaders
purportedly used this resolution to leverage Rep. ??????? to vote no on the
crime bill.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included provisions to put
100,000 more cops on the streets; impose a "three strikes you're out" life
imprisonment provision aimed at career offenders; a ban on assault weapons;
expansion of the death penalty; and innovative crime prevention programs.
However, Republican leaders coerced Republican congressman into a straight
party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that would allow Congress to
debate this decade's most important crime legislation.
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was anxious to
stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such a vote could be used
against them in the Fall elections.
Rep. ???????'s vote for his campaign coffers and against the crime bill
will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison
grants; $
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information Available.)
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has put his campaign fund and personal
popularity with party bigwigs above the safety and protection of his
constituents. He claims that he had problems with the legislation. What
problems justify a vote against debate? He voted not to discuss this bil
That is politics and gridlock not representation."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution measure by
a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is pending.
(A copy of the RNC resolution is attached)
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
WHEREAS. The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution
supports the right of the individual American citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS. Our forefathers, having just completed a war with a despotic government, provided
in the U.S. Constitution for the right of individual American citizens to keep and bear arms to
ensure that dictatorial governments would nevermore tyrannize American citizens, by
guaranteeing such citizens the means, arms, foloverthrow such a government, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, The Constitutions of the vast majority of the individual States also support the right
of the individual American citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Platform of the Republican Party supports the right of the individual American
citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party has its foundation and roots in the individual, in the rights of
the individual, and in the belief that individual rights take precedence over, above, and ahead of
Government; and
WHEREAS, A betrayal of the most basic foundation, roots, and primacy of the philosophy of the
Republican Party is a negation and denial of all Republican philosophy. and therefore 8 denial and
rejection of one's own Republicanism; and
WHEREAS, That basic foundation was put to 3 test on May 5, 1994. when the U.S. House of
Representatives voted on HR 4296, a bill banning certain described and vaguely defined types of
firearms, and that bill passed by a vote of 216 to 214, with 38 Republicans voting for that bill; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party is a "big tent" that encompasses all races, ages, handicaps, and
differing perspectives on many issues, but not on the fundamental issue of the rights of the
individual;
NOW THEREFORE BEIT RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee condemns
those 38 Congressmen for voting in derogation of the individual American citizen's right to keep
and bear arms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall, hereafter, deny
all Republican Party funding to any and all of those 38 Congressmen should they seek re-
election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall seek alternative,
real Republican candidates for the seats of those Congressmen.
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RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
The 38 Congressmen are: Baternan, VA; Bereuter, NE; Blute, MA; Boehlert, NY; Castle,
DE, Fawell, IL, Franks, NJ; Gilchrist, MD; Greenwood. PA, Hom, CA; Houghton, NY:
Huffington, CA; Hyde, IL; Johnson, CT; Kasich. OH; King, NY, Klug. WI, Lazio, NY.
Leach, IA, Levy, NY, Machiley, RI; McDade, PA: Meyers, KS, Michel, IL, Miller, FL;
Molinari, NY, Morella, MD; Porter, IL; Pryce. OH; Quinn, NY; Ridge, PA; Ros-Lehtinen,
FL; Roukema. NJ; Saxton, NJ. Shaw, FL; Shays, CT; Smith, NJ; and Young, FL
Lane Rees, Chairman
Republican Party of Alaska
Wayne Anthony Ross
Republican National Committeeman
Alaska
Edna Devries
Republican National Committeewoman
Alaska
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Fact Sheet No. 103.36
Section I. Overview
Table 1
Estimated Assistance to States from the Crime Bill
($ in millions)
Number of
Law
Police Officers
Enforcement
Prisons
Prevention
Total
Ala.
1,700
$159
$56
$77
5293
Alaska
600
$62
$12
$19
$93
Ariz.
1,600
$157
$44
$70
$271
Ark.
1,200
$111
$28
$47
$186
Calif.
10,200
$953
$475
$504
$1,932
Colo.
1,500
$147
$35
$56
$238
Conn.
1,500
$138
$32
$53
$223
Del.
650
$63
$14
$17
$95
Fla.
4,600
$435
$230
$194
$859
Ga.
2,500
$238
$77
$108
$423
Hawaii
800
$74
$12
$25
$111
Idaho
800
$77
$12
$24
$113
III.
4,100
$382
$175
$178
$735
Ind.
2,200
$207
$48
$83
$338
Iowa
1,300
$127
$20
$45
$191
Kans.
1,200
$121
$25
$41
$187
Ky.
1,600
$148
$30
$73
$251
La.
1,800
$164
$64
$100
$328
Maine
800
$82
$10
$28
$120
Md.
2,000
$186
$73
$74
$332
Mass.
2,300
$218
$69
$97
$383
Mich.
3,400
$318
$110
$154
$581
Minn.
1,800
$169
$27
$68
$265
Mo.
2,100
$191
$63
$80
$334
Miss.
1,300
$117
$22
$62
$200
Mont.
700
$69
$9
$20
$97
Nebr.
900
$93
$15
$28
$136
Nev.
850
$85
$20
$25
$129
N.H.
800
$74
$9
$21
$104
N.J.
2,800
$265
$77
$119
$461
N.M.
900
$92
$26
$41
$159
N.Y.
6,100
$573
$300
$318
$1,191
N.C.
2,600
$243
$70
$102
$415
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Democratic Study Group
Section 1. Overview
Fact Sheet No. 103-36
Table 1 (cont.)
Estimated Assistance to States from the Crime Bill
($ in millions)
Number of
Law
Police Officers
Enforcement
Prisons
Prevention
Total
N.Dak.
630
$64
$8
$16
$88
Ohio
3,900
$366
$94
$166
$626
Okla.
1,400
$138
$34
$58
$229
Oreg
1,400
$132
$29
$53
$213
Pa.
4,200
$392
$83
$171
$646
R.I.
750
$70
$14
$22
$106
S.C.
1,600
$148
$56
$71
$275
S.Dak.
650
$67
$9
$17
$93
Tenn.
2,000
$191
$58
$78
$327
Tex.
6,000
$557
$215
$304
$1,076
Utah
1,000
$98
$15
$33
$146
Vt.
600
$63
$9
$15
$87
Va.
2,400
$228
$41
$94
$363
Wash.
2,000
$191
$45
$83
$318
W.Va.
1,000
$93
$12
$52
$157
Wis.
2,000
$191
$27
$77
$295
Wyo.
600
$59
$10
$15
$83
Source: Senate Judiciary Committee
Note: This table does not include all funds authorized under the bill, and thus this table
understates the total amount that states would receive. A number of programs funded under
the bill are discretionary competitive grants (such as the Youth Employment Skills
program) and thus the amount for these programs cannot be estimated by state.
"Law Enforcement" includes funds for police, Byrne law enforcement grants, and
rural law enforcement grants.
"Prisons" does not include funds for the truth-in-sentencing grants since it is not clear
which states would be eligible.
"Prevention" funds include grants through the Local Partnership Act, Violence Against
Women Act, drug treatment in prisons, Community Schools Youth Services program,
and the Family and Community Endeavors program.
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Following is a list of Republican Representatives that voted for
the first version of the Crime Bill, and then flip flopped:
California:
Kenneth Calvert (43 CD)
Randy (Duke) Cunningham (51 CD)
Elton Gallegly (23 CD)
Steve Horn (38 CD)
Michael Huffington (22 CD)
Duncan Hunter (52 CD)
Alfred McCandless (44 CD)
Ed Royce (39 CD)
Connecticut:
Gary Franks (5 CD)
Florida:
Michael Bilirakis (9 CD)
Charles Canady (12 CD)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (21 CD)
Tillie Fowler (4 CD)
John Mica (7 CD)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (18 CD)
Clay shaw (22 CD)
C.W. (B111) Young (10 CD)
Illinois:
Thomas Ewing (15 CD)
J. Dennis Hastert (14 CD)
Indians:
Stephen E. Buyer (5 CD)
Iowal
Jim Leach (1 CD)
Kentucky:
Harold Rogers (5 CD)
Maines
Olympia Snowe (2 CD)
MaryLand:
t'6/21/80
Helen Delich Bentley (2 CD)
Wayne Gilchrest (1 CD)
Massachusetts:
Peter Torkildsen (6 CD)
Michigan:
David Camp (4 CD)
Fredrick Upton (6 CD)
Missouri:
James Talent (2 CD)
New Jerney:
Robert Franks (7 CD)
Christopher Smith (4 CD)
New York:
Benjamin Gilman (20 CD)
David Lavy (4 CD)
Rick Lazio (2 CD)
John McHugh (24 CD)
Susan Molinari (13 CD)
James Walsh (25 CD)
Ohio:
Paul Gillmor (5 CD)
David Hobson (7 CD)
John Kasich (12 CD)
Deborah Pryce (15 CD)
Ralph Regula (16 CD)
Pennsylvania:
James Greenwood (8 CD)
Joe MeDade (10 CD)
TOM Ridge (21 CD)
Rick Bantorum (18 CD)
W. Curtis Weldon (7 CD)
Rhode Esland:
Ron Machtley (1 CD)
South Carolina:
Author Ravenel (1 CD)
Floyd Spence (2 CD)
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Tennessee:
James Quillen (1 CD)
Don Sundquist (7 CD)
Texas:
Henry Bonilla (23 CD)
Wisconsin:
Scott Klug (2 CD)
Toby Roth (8 CD)
TO: Democratic Challengers
FR: DCCC Political
RE: Republican Incumbents Block Crime Bill
DA: August 12, 1994
Last night, the House defeated a procedural measure, 225-210, to bring the
crime bill to the floor for a vote. Under the urging of the Republican Leadership,
most of the Republican members voted to block the crime bill.
We strongly encourage you to hold press events in your district over the
next several days (i.e. a press conference with local police slamming your
opponent for the vote to block the crime bill, which included funding for 100,000
additional police.)
You should call on the Republican incumbent to explain the vote to the
people of your district. The people in your district need help fighting crime, not
advancing the political agenda of the national Republican leaders.
In some districts, over 50 Republicans flip-flopped by voting for the crime
bill last April and now voting to block it. These Republicans have caved into
political pressure to advance the Republican leaderships' narrow political
agenda.
To assist you in your efforts to highlight these Republican hypocrites and
their obstructionist tactics we have put together the following information:
Sample press releases attacking the Republican incumbent for blocking the
crime bill. One for the obstructionists and the other for the flippers.
State by state breakdown of the number of additional police provided in the
crime bill.
List of Republicans who flip-flopped, voting for the crime bill in April and
against the crime bill in August.
A resolution now being under considered by the Republican National
Committee threatening to withhold funds from Republicans who vote for the
assault weapons ban.
For additional DCCC assistance please contact:
Michael Meehan, Strategic Planning and Comm. Dir.; 202-485-3416.
Mike Casey, Communications Director, 202-485-3459.
TO: Joan Baggett
FR: DCCC Political
RE: Crime Bill Update
DA: August 12, 1994
Crime Bill Follow-Up
Today the DCCC political staff contacted Democratic challenger
campaigns urging them to again attack Republican incumbents for
voting to block the crime bill. Below is the press event status
for each campaign.
Also attached is a memo and supporting material that was faxed
to all Democratic candidates on crime bill vote attacks.
District Dem. Challenger
Press Event Status
AR 04
Jay Bradford
Bradford held a press
conference with local law
enforcement officials
criticizing Jay Dickey. He has
another press release in the
works.
CA 04
Katie Hirning
She issued a press release
Babbitt press conf.
attacking her opponent as
(6 camerors)
"Guardian of Gridlock.'
CA 10
Ellen Schwartz
She issued a press release and
spoke with several reporters; a
press conference is tentatively
scheduled.
CA 27
Douglas Kahn
Used Moorhead's franked mail
crime piece against him. He is
planning a press conference.
CA 38
Peter Mathews
He issued a press release
condemning Horn for flip-
flopping and cited the RNC
resolution.
CA 43
Mark Takano
He has talked to reporters and
issued a press release.
CA 52
Janet Gastil
The campaign has sent out
several press releases, and has
another planned for today.
CT 05
Jim Maloney
He issued a press release
attacking Gary Franks for
caving in to NRA pressure. May
chedule press conference.
CT 05
T. Luby
Issued press releases Thursday
and Friday. Scheduled TV
interview Sunday. Has petition
drive in the district calling
on Franks to support crime bill
Conducting "letter to the
editor" campaign.
DE AL
Cari DeSantis
Issued post-vote press release
condemning Castle. Staged
August 4th Press Conference
attacking Castle's position. A
press release on Castle's flip-
flop and the RNC resolution is
in the works.
GA 04
Comer Yates
Press release is not finalized.
Yates called Linder's office
with reporters on the line.
FL 22
H. Weiner
She called Shaw's office with
reporters on the line and asked
him to vote for the rule. She
issued a press release.
IA 01
Glen Weinkauf
Held three press events in the
last three days. In Multi-
candidate press conference with
the state party, he attacked
Leach before the vote. He sent
out a press release bashing
Leach for flip-flopping on the
vote. He is now making press
calls from Des Moines.
IA 02
Dave Nagle
Has a three-town press
conference planned for Monday
in front of a police station.
Will attack Nussle for
hypocracy. No press release
yet.
IA 03
Elaine Baxter
Linked Lightfoot's vote to NRA
contributions. Held joint press
conference with Sheila McGuire
and Glen Weinkauf attacking
Iowa Republicans. Two TV
stations covered the event.
IL 16
Peter Sullivan
Issued a press release. No
events yet, maybe this weekend.
IN 05
J.D. Beatty
Sheriff Beatty has been
regularly attacking Buyer on
crime. He issued a release
yesterday.
MA 06
John Tierney
Dem. primary candidates Tierney
Jeff Haywood
and Haywood along with local
sheriff and DA banged
Torkildsen yesterday in local
press.
MD 01
Steven Eastaugh
He is planning to put out press
release.
NE 01
Pat Combs
He's planning a conference call
with reporters to blast
opponent and issued press
release on caving in to special
interests.
MN 06
Bill Luther
He attended Clinton speech
today and is planning to attack
Grams with local press who were
covering the president's
address.
NC 11
M. Lauterer
She issued a statement
criticizing her opponent. No
events planned yet.
NY 02
Jim Manfre
He talked to Newsday and held a
press conference in front of
Levy's office calling on him to
vote for the rule and sent out
press release.
NY 03
Norma Grill
She spoke with the Daily News
and and Newsday about Peter
King and the RNC resolution.
She issued a release today
accusing King of protecting
special interests.
OH 10
Frank Gaul
Gaul linked Martin Hoke's vote
to NRA contributions. He will
chase Hoke around the district
tomorrow. He sent Hoke a
letter and is planning to visit
a low-income neighborhood in
Lakewood and contrast those
conditions with Hoke's personal
wealth.
OH 12
Cynthia Ruccia
She is working on a press
conference call.
TX 23
Rolando Rios
Rios attacked Bonilla and linked
his vote to NRA contributions.
At the Friday morning press
conference in Odessa-Midland he
had TV coverage. he made three
conference calls to Bonilla's
district offices. He put out a
press release in the San
Antonio market.
WI 02
Tom Hecht
He is drafting a release and
planning a press conference.
WI 03
Peter Bear
He issued a press release.
TOP RADIO STATIONS BY DISTRICT
WILLIAM LEAVENS (PA-21)
WPIC 412-346-4113
WLKK 314-451-1400
WFLP 814-835-5000
COMER YATES (GA-04)
WVEE/WAOK 404-898-8952
WGST 404-233-0640 -
WSB 404-897-7333
FRANK GAUL (OH-10)
WWWE 216-696-4444
WGAR 216-328-0522
WMJI 216-696-1399
BILL LONG (NY-27)
WBEN 716-876-0930
WEBR/WNED 716-886-0970
WGR 716-883-6397 -
JOHN TIERNEY (MA-06)
JEFFREY HAYWARD (MA-06)
WESX 508-744-1230
WBZ 617-787-7171
WRKO 617-236-6800
DAVE NAGLE (IA-02)
KXEL 319-234-6397
KGLO 515-423-1300
WDBQ 319-583-6471
JANET GASTIL (CA-52)
KSDO 619-560-6671
KFSD 619-299-0994/619-239-9091
KFMB 619-292-7600
RHEA JEZER (NY-25)
no answer
MIKE HARLMLESS (IN-07)
WASK 317-447-2186
WTHI 312-232-9481
WBLW 812-232-5034
HERMINE WEINER (FL-22)
WJNO 407-838-4300
WINZ 305-624-6397
WIOD 305-759-4311
BEN JONES (GA-06)
WSE 404-897-7333
WGST 404-261-9442
WCNN 404-420-5875
KEVIN GAUGHAN (NY-30)
is calling me back
WBEN 716-8786-0935
WGR 716-888-9785
WNED 716-845-7040
DOUGLAS KAHN (CA-27)
KFI 213-385-0101
KFWB 213-871-4633
KNX 213-460-3343
ROLANDO RIOS (TX-23)
KTSM 915-532-5421
KTSA 210-599-5550
KSAH 210-820-3503
MAGGIE LAUTERER (NC-11)
is calling me back
WWNC 704-253-6397
WNCW 704-287-8000
WMYI 803-235-1025
J.D. BEATTY (IN-05)
WWKI 317-459-4191
WMRI/WGOM 317-664-7396
WSBT/WNSN 219-233-3141
JAY BRADFORD (AR-04)
KARN 501-661-7510
KELD 501-863-6126
KZNG 501-525-9700
MIKE FARBER (CA-46)
KFI 213-385-0101
KABC 310-840-4900
STAN GRUSZYNSKI (WI-08)
WATL 41.4-496-0300
WNFL 41.4-468-5445
WIXX 414-435-3771
ELLEN SCHWARTZ (CA-10)
KGC 415-954-8100
KCBS 415-765-4113
KNBR 415-995-6838
RANDY PERRY (CA-11)
no answer
LINDA POWERS (CO-03)
KVOR 719-527-1300
KNVV 303-241-9230
KBKL 303-242-5665
JIM MANFREE (NY-02)
WALK 516-475-7117
WCBS 212-747-7421
WINS 212-937-1010
(PRINT ON CAMPAIGN LETTERHEAD)
FOR INCEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: INSERT NAME
INSERT DATE
INSERT PHONE
Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill
Democratic Challenger ??????? Says
Rep. ??????? Votes in Lock Step
with Republican Leadership
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep.
INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for voting
to block debate on the most sweeping crime prevention package
including 100,000 police officers and "three strikes you're out"
provisions ever considered by Congress.
"Rep- INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party
leaders. His vote is against 100,000 additional police officers,
a ban on assault weapons and "three strikes you're out" life
imprisonment provision. By voting no on a procedural motion he
has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is SO dangerous that it can't even be
considered," INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included
provisions to put 100,000 more cops on the streets; impose a
"three strikes you're out" life imprisonment provision aimed at
career offenders; a ban on assault weapons; expansion of the
death penalty and innovative crime prevention programs.
However, Republican leadership coerced their members into a
straight party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that
would allow Congress to debate this decade's most important crime
legislation.
Rep. ???????'s vote against the crime bill will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison grants;
$
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information
Available.)
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was
anxious to stop a vöte on the crime bill out of concern that such
a vote could be used against them in the Fall elections.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has put his personal popularity
with party bigwigs and own political future above the safety and
protection of his constituents. He claims that he had problems
with the legislation. What problems justify a vote against
debate? He voted not to discuss this bill. That is politics and
gridlock not representation."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution
measure by a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is
pending.
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(PRINT ON CAMPAIGN LETTERHEAD)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: INSERT NAME
INSERT DATE
INSERT PHONE
Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill Democratic Challenger ???????
Says Rep. ??????? Switched Vote Under Pressure from
Republican Leadership and Special Interests
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep. INSERT
INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for bowing to the Republican
National Committee and special interests by voting to block debate on the
most sweeping crime prevention package ever considered by Congress even
after he voted to pass an assault weapons ban last Spring.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party leaders and
the Republican National Committee's threats to deny funding and support to
any Republican congressman who supports the crime bill including its
provisions for 100,000 more police officers, three strikes you're out life
imprisonment and a ban on assault weapons. By voting no on a procedural
motion, he has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is so dangerous that it can't even be
considered, INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The Republican National Committee is considering a resolution which
threatens to deny Republican Party funding to the 38 Republican congressman
who voted for the assault weapons ban last Spring. Republican leaders
purportedly used this resolution to leverage Rep. ??????? to vote no on the
crime bill.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included provisions to put
100, 000 more cops on the streets; impose a "three strikes you're out" life
imprisonment provision aimed at career offenders; a ban on assault weapons;
expansion of the death penalty; and innovative crime prevention programs.
However, Republican leaders coerced Republican congressman into a straight
party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that would allow Congress to
debate this decade's most important crime legislation.
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was anxious to
stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such a vote could be used
against them in the Fall elections.
Rep. ???????'s vote for his campaign coffers and against the crime bill
will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison
grants; $
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information Available.)
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has put his campaign fund and personal
popularity with party bigwigs above the safety and protection of his
constituents. He claims that he had problems with the legislation. What
problems justify a vote against debate? He voted not to discuss this bill.
That is politics and gridlock not representation."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution measure by
a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is pending.
(A copy of the RNC resolution is attached)
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
WHEREAS, The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution
supports the right of the individual American citizen 10 keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS. Our forefathers, having just completed a war with a despotic government, provided
in the U.S. Constitution for the right of individual American citizens to keep and bear arms to
ensure that dictatorial governments would nevermore tyrannize American citizens, by
guaranteeing such citizens the means, arms, goverthrow such a government, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, The Constitutions of the vast majority of the individual States also support the right
of the individual American citizen to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Platform of the Republican Party supports the right of the individual American
citizen 10 keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party has its foundation and roots in the individual, in the rights of
the individual, and in the belief that individual rights take precedence over, above, and ahead of
Government; and
WHEREAS, A betrayal of the most basic foundation, roots, and primacy of the philosophy of the
Republican Party is a negation and denial of all Republican philosophy. and therefore 8 denial and
rejection of one's own Republicanism; and
WHEREAS, That basic foundation was put to 1 test on May S, 1994. when the U.S. House of
Representatives voted on HR 4296, a bill banning certain described and vaguely defined types of
firearms, and that bill passed by a vote of 216 to 214, with 38 Republicans voting for that bill; and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party is a "big tent" that encompasses all races, ages, handicaps, and
differing perspectives on many issues, but not on the fundamental issue of the rights of the
individual;
NOW THEREFORE BE. IT RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee condemns
those 38 Congressmen for voting in derogation of the individual American citizen's right to keep
and bear arms; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall, hereafter, deny
all Republican Party funding to any and all of those 38 Congressmen should they seek re-
election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Republican National Committee shall seek alternative,
real Republican candidates for the seats of those Congressmen.
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RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
The 38 Congressmen are: Bateman, VA; Bereuter, NE; Blute, MA; Boehlert, NY; Castle,
DE; Fawell, IL, Franks, NJ; Gilchrist, MD; Greenwood, PA, Hom, CA; Houghton, NY;
Huffington, CA; Hyde, IL; Johnson, CT; Kasich. OH; King, NY; Klug. WI, Lazio, NY.
Leach, IA, Levy, NY; Machiley, RJ; McDade, PA: Meyers, KS, Michel, IL, Miller, FL;
Molinari, NY, Morella, MD. Porter. IL: Pryce. OH; Quinn, NY; Ridge. PA; Ros-Lehtinen,
FL; Roukema. NJ; Saxton, NJ. Shaw, FL; Shays. CT; Smith, NJ; and Young, FL.
Lane Rees, Chairman
Republican Party of Alaska
Wayne Anthony Ross
Republican National Committeeman
Alaska
Edna Devries
Republican National Committeewoman
Alaska
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Fact Sheet No. 103-36
Section 1. Overview
Table 1
Estimated Assistance to States from the Crime Bill
($ in millions)
Number of
Law
Police Officers
Enforcement
Prisons
Prevention
Total
Ala.
1,700
$159
$56
$77
$293
Alaska
600
$62
$12
$19
$93
Ariz.
1,600
$157
$44
$70
$271
Ark.
1,200
$111
$28
$47
$186
Calif.
10,200
$953
$475
$504
$1,932
Colo.
1,500
$147
$35
$56
$238
Conn.
1,500
$138
$32
$53
$223
Del.
650
$63
$14
$17
$95
Fla.
4,600
$435
$230
$194
$859
Ga.
2,500
$238
$77
$108
$423
Hawaii
800
$74
$12
$25
$111
Idaho
800
$77
$12
$24
$113
III.
4,100
$382
$175
$178
$735
Ind.
2,200
$207
$48
$83
$338
Iowa
1,300
$127
$20
$45
$191
Kans.
1,200
$121
$25
$41
$187
Ky.
1,600
$148
$30
$73
$251
La.
1,800
$164
$64
$100
$328
Maine
800
$82
$10
$28
$120
Md.
2,000
$186
$73
$74
$332
Mass.
2,300
$218
$69
$97
$383
Mich.
3,400
$318
$110
$154
$581
Minn.
1,800
$169
$27
$68
$265
Mo.
2,100
$191
$63
$80
$334
Miss.
1,300
$117
$22
$62
$200
Mont.
700
$69
$9
$20
$97
Nebr.
900
$93
$15
$28
$136
Nev.
850
$85
$20
$25
$129
N.H.
800
$74
$9
$21
$104
N.J.
2,800
$265
$77
$119
$461
N.M.
900
$92
$26
$41
$159
N.Y.
6,100
$573
$300
$318
$1,191
N.C.
2,600
$243
$70
$102
$415
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Democratic Study Group
Section 1. Overview
Fact Sheet No. 103-36
Table 1 (cont.)
Estimated Assistance to States from the Crime Bill
($ in millions)
Number of
Law
Police Officers
Enforcement
Prisons
Prevention
Total
N.Dak.
630
$64
$8
$16
$88
Ohio
3,900
$366
$94
$166
$626
Okla.
1,400
$138
$34
$58
$229
Oreg.
1,400
$132
$29
$53
$213
Pa.
4,200
$392
$83
$171
$646
R.I.
750
$70
$14
$22
$106
S.C.
1,600
$148
$56
$71
$275
S.Dak.
650
$67
$9
$17
$93
Tenn.
2,000
$191
$58
$78
$327
Tex.
6,000
$557
$215
$304
$1,076
Utah
1,000
$98
$15
$33
$146
Vt.
600
$63
$9
$15
$87
Va.
2,400
$228
$41
$94
$363
Wash.
2,000
$191
$45
$83
$318
W.Va.
1,000
$93
$12
$52
$157
Wis.
2,000
$191
$27
$77
$295
Wyo.
600
$59
$10
$15
$83
Source: Senate Judiciary Committee
Note: This table does not include all funds authorized under the bill, and thus this table
understates the total amount that states would receive. A number of programs funded under
the bill are discretionary competitive grants (such as the Youth Employment Skills
program) and thus the amount for these programs cannot be estimated by state.
"Law Enforcement" includes funds for police, Byrne law enforcement grants, and
rural law enforcement grants.
"Prisons" does not include funds for the truth-in-sentencing grants since it is not clear
which states would be eligible.
"Prevention" funds include grants through the Local Partnership Act, Violence Against
Women Act, drug treatment in prisons, Community Schools Youth Services program,
and the Family and Community Endeavors program.
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Following is a list of Republican Representatives that voted for
the first version of the Crime Bill, and then flip flopped:
California:
Kenneth Calvert (43 CD)
Randy (Duke) Cunningham (51 CD)
Elton Gallagly (23 CD)
Steve Horn (38 CD)
Michael Huffington (22 CD)
Duncan Hunter (52 CD)
Alfred McCandless (44 CD)
Ed Royce (39 CD)
Connecticut:
Gary Franks (5 CD)
Florida:
Michael Bilirakis (9 CD)
Charles Canady (12 CD)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (21 CD)
Tillie Fowler (4 CD)
John Mica (7 CD)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (18 CD)
Clay shaw (22 CD)
C.W. (B111) Young (10 CD)
Illinois:
Thomas Ewing (15 CD)
J. Dennis Hastert (14 CD)
Indians:
Stephen E. Buyer (5 CD)
Iowa:
Jim Leach (1 CD)
Kentucky:
Harold Rogers (5 CD)
Maines
Olympia Snowe (2 CD)
MaryLand:
08/12/94
Helen Delich Bentley (2 CD)
Wayna Gilchrest (1 CD)
Massachusetts:
Peter Torkildsen (6 CD)
Michigan:
David Camp (4 CD)
Fredrick: Upton (6 CD)
Missouri:
James Talent (2 CD)
New Jerney:
Robert Franks (7 CD)
Christopher Smith (4 CD)
New Yorks
Benjamin Gilman (20 CD)
David Lavy (4 CD)
Rick Lazio (2 CD)
John McHugh (24 CD)
Susan Molinari (13 CD)
James Walsh (25 CD)
Ohio:
Paul Gillmor (5 CD)
David Hobson (7 CD)
John Kasich (12 CD)
Deborah Pryce (15 CD)
Ralph Regula (16 CD)
Pennsylvania:
James Greenwood (8 CD)
Joe MeDade (10 CD)
Tom Ridge (21 CD)
Rick Bantorum (18 CD)
W. Curtis Weldon (7 CD)
Rhode Esland:
Ron Muchtley (1.CD)
South Carolina:
Author Ravenel (1 CD)
Floyd Spence (2 CD)
UP
Tennessee:
James Chaillan (1 CD)
Don Sundiquist (7 CD)
Texasi
Henry Bonilla (23 CD)
Wisconsin:
Scott Klug (2 CD)
Toby Roth (8 CD)
TO: Democratic Challengers
FR: DCCC Political
RE: Republican Incumbents Block Crime Bill
DA: August 12, 1994
Last night, the House defeated a procedural measure, 225-210, to bring the
crime bill to the floor for a vote. Under the urging of the Republican Leadership,
most of the Republican members voted to block the crime bill.
We strongly encourage you to hold press events in your district over the
next several days (i.e. a press conference with local police slamming your
opponent for the vote to block the crime bill, which included funding for 100,000
additional police.)
You should call on the Republican incumbent to explain the vote to the
people of your district. The people in your district need help fighting crime, not
advancing the political agenda of the national Republican leaders.
In some districts, over 50 Republicans flip-flopped by voting for the crime
bill last April and now voting to block it. These Republicans have caved into
political pressure to advance the Republican leaderships' narrow political
agenda.
To assist you in your efforts to highlight these Republican hypocrites and
their obstructionist tactics we have put together the following information:
Sample press releases attacking the Republican incumbent for blocking the
crime bill. One for the obstructionists and the other for the flippers.
State by state breakdown of the number of additional police provided in the
crime bill.
List of Republicans who flip-flopped, voting for the crime bill in April and
against the crime bill in August.
A resolution now being under considered by the Republican National
Committee threatening to withhold funds from Republicans who vote for the
assault weapons ban.
For additional DCCC assistance please contact:
Michael Meehan, Strategic Planning and Comm. Dir., 202-485-3416.
Mike Casey, Communications Director, 202-485-3459.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: INSERT NAME
INSERT DATE
INSERT PHONE
Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill
Democratic Challenger 7777??? Says
Rep. ??????? Votes in Lock Step
with Republican Leadership
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep.
INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for voting
to block debate on the most sweeping crime prevention package --
including 100,000 police officers and "three strikes you're out"
provisions ever considered by Congress.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party
leaders. His vote is against 100,000 additional police officers,
a ban on assault weapons and "three strikes you're out" life
imprisonment provision. By voting no on a procedural motion he
has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is so dangerous that it can't even be
considered, INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included
provisions to put 100,000 more cops on the streets; impose a
"three strikes you're out" life imprisonment provision aimed at
career offenders; a ban on assault weapons; expansion of the
death penalty and innovative crime prevention programs.
However, Republican leadership coerced their members into a
straight party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that
would allow Congress to debate this decade's most important crime
legislation.
Rep. ???????'s vote against the crime bill will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison grants;
$
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information
Available.)
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was
anxious to stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such
a vote could be used against them in the Fall elections.
"Rep INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has put his personal popularity
with party bigwigs and own political future above the safety and
protection of his constituents. He claims that he had problems
with the legislation. What problems justify a vote against
debate? He voted not to discuss this bill. That is politics and
gridlock not representation.
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution
measure by a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is
pending.
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(PRINT ON CAMPAIGN LETTERHEAD)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: INSERT NAME
INSERT DATE
INSERT PHONE
Rep. ?????? Votes to Block the Crime Bill Democratic Challenger ???????
Says Rep. 77?????. Switched Vote Under Pressure from
Republican Leadership and Special Interests
INSERT CITY Congressional candidate INSERT NAME blasted Rep. INSERT
INCUMBENT'S NAME (R-INSERT STATE ABBREVIATION) for bowing to the Republican
National Committee and special interests by voting to block debate on the
most sweeping crime prevention package ever considered by Congress even
after he voted to pass an assault weapons ban last Spring.
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has caved in to Republican party leaders and
the Republican National Committee's threats to deny funding and support to
any Republican congressman who supports the crime bill -- including its
provisions for 100,000 more police officers, three strikes you're out life
imprisonment and a ban on assault weapons. By voting no on a procedural
motion, he has denied the opportunity for Congress to simply discuss anti-
crime legislation. Nothing is SO dangerous that it can't even be
considered, INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME said.
The Republican National Committee is considering a resolution which
threatens to deny Republican Party funding to the 38 Republican congressman
who voted for the assault weapons ban last Spring. Republican leaders
purportedly used this resolution to leverage Rep. ??????? to vote no on the
crime bill.
The 1994 Crime Bill Conference Report would have included provisions to put
100, 000 more cops on the streets; impose a "three strikes you're out" life
imprisonment provision aimed at career offenders; a ban on assault weapons;
expansion of the death penalty; and innovative crime prevention programs.
However, Republican leaders coerced Republican congressman into a straight
party line vote, defeating a procedural motion that would allow Congress to
debate this decade's most important crime legislation.
Published reports have indicated that Republican leadership was anxious to
stop a vote on the crime bill out of concern that such a vote could be used
against them in the Fall elections.
Rep. 777????'s vote for his campaign coffers and against the crime bill
will cost this state
in police officers; $
in prison
grants; $
in drug and crime enforcement grants; and $
in crime prevention grants. (Optional. State Information Available.)
"Rep. INSERT INCUMBENT'S NAME has put his campaign fund and personal
popularity with party bigwigs above the safety and protection of his
constituents. He claims that he had problems with the legislation. What
problems justify a vote against debate? He voted not to discuss this bill.
That is politics and gridlock not representation."
The House defeated Thursday afternoon the procedural resolution measure by
a vote of 225-210. Further action on the crime bill is pending.
(A copy of the RNC resolution is attached)
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