This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas. http://dolearchives.ku.edu "It was the first concrete evidence that MORE ABOUT IOWA . . . persistent campaigning over the last year might be starting to pay dividends." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NEW YORK TIMES +: Des Moines Register straw poll of 1,200 * " The inspiration . . . and the strategy . . . is +: Iowa GOP leaders, taken May 21: * paying off." +: Which candidate do you favor for the * THE WASHINGTON POST +: Republican nomination for president in * +: 1980? * "George Bush has pulled off "a Jimmy Carter +: George Bush ...... 39.6 * ... " The Bush showing parallels Carter's +: Ronald Reagan ...... 25.9 * performance in the Des Moines Register straw +: Howard Baker ...... 13.8 * poll in late 1975 ... Carter went on to win the +: John Connally ...... 10.7 * Iowa caucuses in January 1976 and was thereby catapulted into national prominence." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GERMOND AND WITCOVER "... the candidate the GOP field is most worried "Have Iowans once again been the first to about is George Bush. (He) has concentrated perceive the identity of the next presidential substantial effort in Iowa and his first-place candidate-as they did with Jimmy Carter? showing indicates that his support extends Have they "discovered" George Bush and set beyond the top party workers who endorsed him on the road toward winning the GOP his candidacy." presidential nomination?" CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR George Bush for President.

VOL. 1, NO. 4 JULY-AUG. 1979

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MEETS WITH BEGIN, SADAT BUSH ACCEPTS INVITE TO ISRAEL, EGYPT Ambassador George Bush spent the nation must formulate programs along with first week of July in the Mid-East, bilateral plans to prevent the horrifying addressing an Israeli symposium on threat" of nuclear blackmail. terrorism as its keynote speaker, and Bush's four day visit to Israel included meeting with Israeli Prime Minister meetings with Prime Minister Begin , Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Defense Minister Ezer Weizman, and Anwar Sadat. former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Bush arrived in Cairo July 2 to meet with Sadat, and called it a "privilege" to "have Bush also conducted a tree planting the opportunity to receive assessments, ceremony in honor of four friends, from the leadership of Egypt and Israel, of including the late Congressman Bill current affairs in the region," and " what the Steiger of Wisconsin , and toured recent 25 percent price rise on oil by OPEC Jerusalem, the West Bank and Golan will mean from their perspective." Heights. Bush then flew to Jerusalem to address Returning to Houston July 7, Bush said the Jonathon Institute's Conference on he "fully supported" the Egyptian-Israeli Terrorism. Before delegates from the peace treaty," and that "it is essential" that United States, Canada, Israel and Europe, the U.S. maintain strong relations with both Bush said that "the nuclear age may o.ffer a While in Israel, Ambassador Bush also met with nations while we "continue to work toward realistic hope that world dependence on Mrs. A vital Shcharansky, wife of Soviet dissident bringing other nations-particularly the the use of oil will be significantly Anatoly Shcharansky, to discuss her concerns moderate Arab countries into the peace diminished," but warned, "each individual regarding her husband's safety. process." Page 1 of 4 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas. http://dolearchives.ku.edu BUSH DISCLOSES 1973-78 TAXES; CALLS ON CANDIDATES TO DO SAME As he had promised earlier, George Saying "I want the American people to Bush set campaign precedent June 15 and know," Bush called disclosure "a kind of opened his income tax returns for 1973 invasion of privacy," but "a public through 1978 to public inspection, calling obligation" nonetheless of presidential financial disclosure by politicians candidates. "essential . . . to reduce the level of "I urge all candidates for the presidency, cynicism." regardless of party affiliation, to go the extra mile and make their own disclosure of their tax returns," Bush said. The returns cover Bush's work as U.S. Envoy to Peking, Republican National Committee Chairman, CIA Director and a private business consultant. Bush further pledged to release a list of his financial assets and liabilities "in minute detail." Prior to his May 1 announcement of candidacy, Bush resigned from all business affiliations and memberships on boards of directors. He has pledged not to accept any speaking fees or other honoraria, a practice he established as a Member of Congress, and has maintained in all other public offices he has held.

BUSH FUNDS TOP **************************** $1.5 MILLION :BUSH URGES ENERGY SUMMIT; * icSENATE RESOLUTION FOLLOWS : Of the several tests of strength during a presidential campaign, one that nearly all ic Republican candidate George Bush cameras, let us thrash out our differences, * political observers pay close attention to is ic June 6 called for a U.S. domestic summit expose our weaknesses, reach an fundraising. ic on the i~:reasi .ngly tightening energy understanding on the magnitude of our * The George Bush For President s1tuat1on as a f1rst order of business." difficulties, but most important resolve * Committee, in operation since January ic The U.S. Senate followed up Bush's upon a national plan of attack." * 1979, has now received more than $1.5 ic leadership and called for the summit soon Bush said hard choices would remain million in contributions large and small, after by approving a non-binding after such a meeting, but "the price of * and is taking in an average $15,000 daily. ic resolution asking the President to call just indecision, of continual deadlock, will be * "What encourages us most about our ic such an energy conference. much, much higher. The only way we're * successful fundraising thus far," said Approved 90-3, the resolution urged going to break this hammerlock and re- Campaign Chairman James A. Baker Ill, "is i' the President to bring together industry, gain control of our own destiny is to stop * the broad range of sources this money is ic consumer and administration representa- dithering and start producing-it's that * coming from." ic tives to report on reasons for the current simple." The campaign reported June and expected shortages, an outlook for * * * * contributions already meeting August ic the future, and offer proposals for private Washington also took George Bush 's * projections, and coming from individuals ic and public action. advice on another matter: the U.S. * evenly representing the various ic In a Philadelphia speech two weeks monthly intake of Vietnamese refugees, * geographical, educational and economic before, Bush called for "a domestic or "boat people." On June 24, Bush said in sectors of America-at least initial success ic summit that brings together leaders of a statement: "Today we allow about 7, 000 * toward George Bush's intent to be "a ic government, of industry, of academe, of Vietnamese refugees into our country * · national candidate, not a regional ic consumer interests, of farming and each month. That number should be * candidate." others. Together," he said, "in open doubled." One week later. the President Bush said he was "pleased and grateful" ic session and before national television recommended just that. * for his campaign's financial support, but added: "I am depending still-not only on * new contributors. but on those who have * already generously helped me-for continued support and assistance during * the upcoming year's caucuses and * primaries." * * DEAR REPUBLICAN : In the age of the computer. and with thousands of * newsletters going out, you may * erroneously receive more than one George Bush For President newsletter. If * so. please accept our apologies, and pass the extra on to a friend. * ***************************** Page 2 of 4 This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas. http://dolearchives.ku.edu GEORGE BUSH: OFF AND RUNNING BUSH WOWS SIGNS SOLID SUPPORT NEW YORKERS IN MASS., IOWA

If the Republican Party has a Jimmy As in Iowa and New Hampshire the Carter, George Bush may be it ... to a point. month before, in June George Bush Bush told some 200 members of the announced impressive state organization Chairman's Club at the Nassau Republican triumphs in Massachusetts and again in Committee in New York recently, that, like Iowa. Carter, he will win the party nomination by In Massachusetts, four young, energetic building precinct strength and momentum. and highly-respected state legislators But, Bush emphasized, the similarity signed on to head Bush's Massachusetts stops there. effort. " I can do a better job. I have the Serving as Bush state chairman is Rep. demonstrated capacity for leadership. I Andrew H. Card, Jr., a moderate and the have the ability to bring excellence to assistant minority whip-one of the government," he said in a vigorous speech youngest members ever to hold a state which was interrupted by applause and House leadership position. followed by a standing ovation. Bush called Nassau GOP Ieder Joseph ADDRESSES NEW As Massachusetts co-chairman, Bush Margiotta as "one of the classic political NEW ENERGY ... named Reps. Andrew S. Natsios, a organizers," and according to Newsday, conservative; Argeo P. Cellucci, a liberal; convinced the crowd that as one official put and Leon J. Lombardi, a moderate. All four Looking ahead to the Feb. 26 New it, Ambassador Bush was "the best" of the have risen quickly and impressively in their Hampshire primary, George Bush spent three major GOP presidential hopefuls political service, and have distinguished four days there in June greeting early recently in Nassau. legislative records. morning workers at industrial plants, shaking hands and talking politics along Card and Lombard i were Ford the state's beaches, and touring local supporters in 1976; Natsios was a major business districts meeting the voter-on­ Reagan supporter that year. the-street. In Iowa, where just more than a month Accompanied by his state chairman, ago Bush released a 68-name list of former Gov . Hugh Gregg , Bush supporters which "read like a Who's Who of emphasized that "any national energy Iowa Republican politics," according to the program which fails to recognize the Des Moines Register, Bush returned for a serious regional problems of New England two-day blitz of the western part of the state jeopardizes both the social and economic and announced 104 additional names of well being of millions ... " supporters. He urged development of an in-region petroleum reserve of 20 million barrels, and " If our initial list started from the top the immediate implementation of tax down, these additions show Bush support credits for owners of wood burning stoves. now climbing from the grassroots up," said The Congress has provided the authority Iowa field coordinator Rich Bond. for both these actions, Bush said, but the Bush chairmen are now in place in 80 of administration has failed to act. Iowa's 99 counties. QUOTES ON THE ISSUES

SALT II: :' The SALT II Treaty is the most once asked us to trust him. But I say to you that a Important mternat1onal agreement Treaty that cannot be verified tomorrow should in the post-war era, concerned with your life and not be ratified today." mine.

''All of us share a deep desire for peace. We TAXES: " Some may argue that last year the are all committed to limiting the developing of Congress passed and the President strategic nuclear weapons. signed a tax cut.But that tax cut did not even cover the increased Social Security imposed in " But let it be understood at the outset that this 1978, coupled with the devasting Carter Treaty has very little to do with real arms control, inflation. for it allows each nation the theoretical ability to aim close to 20.000 nuclear warheads at each "During these four years of the Carter other-more than double the current total. Administration. individual and Social Security taxes, alone, are projected to rise by $188 " Can we catch the Soviets if they try to cheat? billion-an enormous 71 percent jump. Under this Treaty, we are virtually unable to monitor whether (they) comply with its terms. As a candidate for President, I am firmly committed to restraining the growth of federal "When it comes to verification of SALT II , spending. But as we cut back, we must also cut Jimmy Carter will ask us to trust the Soviets as he back the rising surge of Pagefederal 3 oftaxes 4 ." This document is from the collections at the Dole Archives, University of Kansas. FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRYhttp://dolearchives.ku.edu THE WORD ON BUSH "In the age of the primary, George Bush "Bush has the kind of background and has decided to work the country almost good judgment that could have wide county by county, precinct by precinct, to appeal to Americans as he takes his case to get the nomination. It is a brutal strategy, the public. Unlike President Carter who has but he is willing to employ it ... At the a fuzzy, confused understanding of the moment, the i nspiration-and the economy and energy problems, Bush is strategy-is paying off." well-grounded in these subjects . . . He THE WASHINGTON POST * should not be underrated. He has the capacity to come from behind." "Bush put forth Eisenhower rhetoric ST. LOUIS GLOBE DEMOCRAT* with a touch of Kennedy style." " We have a suspicion . . . that George RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH* Bush ... is the best Republican prospect in sight for the presidency. He doesn't have all "A presidential dark horse not to be the razzmatazz attached to the other ignored in the Republican scramble . . . in candidates but could very well be superior 1980 is Texan George Bush." in the experience and judgment required." ARIZONA REPUBLIC * ROANOKE (Va.) TIME & WORLD-NEWS * "A favorite of many of the leading Republicans in Connecticut "Bush has a way about him, a quality of personal appeal which ... the Bush candidacy is being especially watched in this state and activated friendships in his wake ... Bush is also pragmatic and several others in New England ... It is clear that the Bush catalytic ... Bush is skillful ... at making the other fellow feel candidacy is making some headway." important." MIDDLETOWN (Conn.) PRESS * BIRMINGHAM NEWS * "(Bush) has eminent qualifications . . . Bush's first-hand " Th irteen months before the Republican National Convention knowledge of oil should be a plus in our time of agitation over . .. Bush is traveling as if the general election were next week. At a dwindling energy prospects ... He knows Capitol Hill from inside time American voters demand super-human campaigning from ... He has had his taste of organizational politics from the top as their politicians, real candidates-such as George Bush-are the well as the bottom. So George Bush is the man who has been ones who are likely to win." around." JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) TIMES UNION * DAYTON JOURNAL HERALD*

BUSH CAPITOL GAIN Congressman George O'Brien of THE BEST IN THE FIELD Joliet, Ill., pretty well summed it up when he said of George Bush: " I like him, trust •A monthly look at who is supporting George Bush for President, who is at work for him him, have faith in his ability and he's across the country, and who is shaping the campaign. electable." O'Brien recently made his remarks to When asked about campaign manager for President Ford in the Kankakee, Ill. Daily Journal, as he his qualifications to the 1976 Massachusetts primary. publicly threw his support to Bush. The be President, George Operating the George Bush Texas two met and became "good friends" in Bush often points to office-nearby but separate from the 1973 when O'Brien came to Congress his proven ability to Houston national headquarters-is from the Illinois Legislature. attract quality people­ SHIRLEY GREEN. Working closely with " He's always been a bread-and­ a plus to any cam­ Texas Bush Chairman Hal DeMoss, Mrs. butter ball carrier for the party," said paign and essential to Green is a Texas political veteran who has O'Brien. " My first choice is George a strong administration. worked as a full-time campaign volunteer Bush." Bearing out Bush's David Sparks in Texas for the last 12 years. On the HOW CARTER SEES statement are a grow­ Candidate Committee of the Associated ing number of campaign staffers whom we Republicans ofT ex as , she is a former Texas POTENTIAL FOES will be taking a look at in upcoming The Christian Science Monitor House of Representatives candidate, newsletters. former San Antonio Campaign Chairman recently reported views, " from the Directing the work of the 11 campaign for Jim Baker's 1978 Attorney General race, highest echelons" of the Carter White field staffers across the country is Deputy and is past Press Chairman of the Texas House, on the President's potential Political Director DAVID SPARKS, who Federation of Republican Women. replacements. works closely with Political Director David Of George Bush, Wh ite House Keene mapping out state-by-state campaign Handling early campaign arrangements sources were quoted as saying: " Of all strategy and primary game-plans. for Delaware, Virginia, the District of those within the Ford Administration Sparks was one of Massachusetts' Columbia and Puerto Rico is DORAN who briefed Carter right after he was youngest leg islative candidates in 1974 GUNDERSON, currently working out of elected, Bush was the best. He was the when he ran for the state House of the Alexandria, Va ., Bush national best prepared and the one who spent the Representatives at age 23. A master's headquarters. Mrs. Gunderson was a rules most time making sure that Carter graduate of the Kennedy School of Committee member at the 1976 GOP understood." Government at Harvard in Public National Convention, acted as coordinator The article continued with this Administration, Sparks was instrumental in of the American Business Volunteers for broader political assessment: " Bush is one of last year's most successful and the President Ford Committee, and has seen as one ... the President would have noteworthy congressional campaigns, that been Deputy Director of the U.S. Chamber the most difficulty in beating." of Rep. Olympia Snowe, A-ME; and was of Commerce Political Action Committee. Page 4 of 4