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Trib notes in '72 "RN held aloof from proletarian campaigns of
lesser GOP candidates, " but w/ GOP "creaking under his scandal-
ridden presidency, 11 he went to Mich to campaign for one. It's a big
gamble, w/ what's left of RN's political reputation at stake, " and it
believes "odds are against" Sparling winning or pressure on RN from
GOPs abating. We've long counseled RN to take his case to people.
But Hill elections, like all elections, should be decided on.
issues
a
and candidates.
It's a shame to inject W gate into Hill campaigns
where it has no business, " which RN's visit "guarantees" will happen,
and "it'll be a particular shame if GOP candidates suffer for something
w/ which they had nothing to do, " says Trib.
Trib's Beckman said WH aides on trip "were quick to suggest
Sparling has little chance to be elected because of high unemployment"
in the district, an argument likely to be used if Traxler's elected.
Detroit News' Pisor says "in short, GOP defeat Tues. would be read
in Mich and across US as a dramatic 'no' vote on Pres and repudiation
of Admin policies. "
Sun suggests RN's comment Simon would visit district to help
w/ fertilizer shortage marked "what's believed to be the 1st time FEO
has been involved in partisan politics. rr But FEO spokesman said
"Simon knew nothing of any forthcoming trip" there and indicated RN
may have meant an official representing Simon would visit the area,
"in line w/ FEO's past special investigations into trouble spots. "
FEO official agreed such a visit before election would "be involving
the office in politics, 11 after it's succeeded thus far "in staying removed
from partisan politics. IT
Of papersviewed, Sun was only one to lead w/ and emphasize RN's
statement foreign leaders agreed w/ him "that the world now had its
'best' opportunity ever for a 'permanent peace. Yet, Clymer con-
tinued, RN "all but linked" Podgorny and PRC Amb to France "to his
campaign for a bigger US defense budget and to his own continuation
in office, " when he stated that peace would require US "be strong
lead and.
have the character and strength" of that Mich area. RN's
"repeated references" to peace and Paris talks "followed up propaganda
theme struck" during trip, when RZ and Haig carried the message "of
internatl appreciation of RN's indispensability."
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