Meeting on Presidential Candidacy with House GOP, March 4, 1987

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Meeting on Presidential Candidacy with House GOP, March 4, 1987

Date (Dublin Core)

1987-03-04

Date Created (Dublin Core)

1987-03-04

Congress (Dublin Core)

100th (1987-1989)

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Government Operations and Politics

Creator (Dublin Core)

Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021

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correspondence

attendance lists

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eng

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Physical Location (Dublin Core)

Collection 007, Box 391, Folder 23

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Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Archival Collection (Dublin Core)

Robert J. Dole Republican Leadership Collection, 1985-1996

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(page one)

(handwritten) 3/4/87

LIST FOR DOLE/HOUSE MEETING

WILL ATTEND
(handwritten check mark) BILL THOMAS (CA) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) DAVE DREIER (CA) (handwritten x and check mark)
NANCY JOHNSON (CT)
PAT SWINDALL (GA)
(handwritten check mark) JOHN PORTER (IL) (handwritten x and check mark)
PHIL CRANE (IL)
(handwritten check mark) PAT ROBERTS (KS) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) JAN MEYERS (KS) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) BOB WHITTAKER (KS) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) ARLAN STRANGELAND (MN) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) VIRGINIA SMITH (NE) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) MATT RINALDO (NJ) (handwritten x and check mark)
JOE DIOGUARDI (NY)
(handwritten check mark) MIKE OXLEY (OH) (handwritten x and check mark)
JOHN KASICH (OH)
(handwritten check mark) DENNY SMITH (OR) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) ROD CHANDLER (WA) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) STEVE GUNDERSON (WI) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) TOBY ROTH (WI) (handwritten x and check mark)
(handwritten check mark) JACK BUECHNER (MO) (handwritten x and check mark)

WILL TRY
BOB SMITH (OR)
WALLY HERGER (CA)
BEN BLAZ (GUAM)

CANNOT ATTEND
JIM KOLBE (AZ)
ED MADIGAN (IL)
JIM LIGHTFOOT (IA)
FRED GRANDY (IA)
HELEN BENTLEY (MD)
CONNIE MORELLA (MD)
BOB DAVIS (MI)
DOUG BEREUTER (NE)
AMO HOUGHTON (NY)
ALEX MCMILLAN (NC)
STEVE GUNDERSON (WI)
SID MORRISON (WA)

CANNOT ATTEND, WITH DOLE
CASS BALLENGER (NC)

HAVE NOT HEARD
DAN SCHAEFER (CO)
(handwritten check mark) ANDY IRELAND (FL) (handwritten x and check mark)
PAT SAIKI (HI)
(handwritten check mark) BILL EMERSON (MO) (handwritten x and check mark)
GEORGE WORTLEY (NY)

(page two)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable William Thomas
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Bill:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page three)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Rod Chandler
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Rod:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page four)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Denny Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Denny:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page five)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Jack Buechner
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Jack:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page six)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Steve Gunderson
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Steve:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page seven)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Arlan Stangeland
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Arlan:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page eight)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Michael Oxley
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Mike:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page nine)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Matthew Rinaldo
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Matt:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page ten)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Virginia Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Virginia:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page eleven)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Bill Emerson
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Bill:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page twelve)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Bob Whittaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515

Dear Bob:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page thirteen)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Toby Roth
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Toby:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page fourteen)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Jan Meyers
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Jan:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page fifteen)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Pat Roberts
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Pat:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page sixteen)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable John Porter
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear John:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page seventeen)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable Andy Ireland
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Andy:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page eighteen)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 4, 1987

The Honorable David Dreier
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear David:

I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you this morning to discuss my effort to secure the 1988 Republican presidential nomination and to ensure our Party retains control of the White House in the next term.

Your willingness to attend the meeting and to share with me your thoughts and comments is, I believe, another indication of the increasing prospect of victory.

As we continue our efforts, I look forward to your continued advice and counsel.
Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

(page nineteen)

LIST FOR DOLE/HOUSE MEETING

WILL ATTEND
(handwritten check mark) BILL THOMAS (CA)
(handwritten check mark) DAVE DREIER (CA)
NANCY JOHNSON (CT)
PAT SWINDALL (GA)
(handwritten check mark) JOHN PORTER (IL)
PHIL CRANE (IL)
(handwritten check mark) PAT ROBERTS (KS)
(handwritten check mark) JAN MEYERS (KS)
(handwritten check mark) BOB WHITTAKER (KS)
(handwritten check mark) ARLAN STANGELAND (MN)
(handwritten check mark) VIRGINIA SMITH (NE)
(handwritten check mark) MATT RINALDO (NJ)
JOE DIOGUARDI (NY)
(handwritten check mark) MIKE OXLEY (OH)
JOHN KASICH (OH)
(handwritten check mark) DENNY SMITH (OR)
(handwritten check mark) ROD CHANDLER (WA)
(handwritten check mark) STEVE GUNDERSON (WI)
(handwritten check mark) TOBY ROTH (WI)
(handwritten check mark) JACK BUECHNER (MO)

WILL TRY
BOB SMITH (OR)
WALLY HERGER (CA)
BEN BLAZ (GUAM)

CANNOT ATTEND
JIM KOLBE (AZ)
ED MADIGAN (IL)
JIM LIGHTFOOT (IA)
FRED GRANDY (IA)
HELEN BENTLEY (MD)
CONNIE MORELLA (MD)
BOB DAVIS (MI)
DOUG BEREUTER (NE)
AMO HOUGHTON (NY)
ALEX MCMILLAN (NC)
SID MORRISON (WA)

CANNOT ATTEND, WITH DOLE
CASS BALLENGER (NC)

HAVE NOT HEARD
DAN SCHAEFER (CO)
(handwritten check mark) VANDY IRELAND (FL)
PAT SAIKI (HI)
(handwritten check mark) BILL EMERSON (MO)
GEORGE WORTLEY (NY)

(handwritten) TOTAL=17

(page twenty)

SENATOR BOB DOLE

March 2, 1987

The Honorable William Thomas U.S.
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Bill:

During the next two years, Republicans in the Congress will face many difficulties in our efforts to win Congressional battles on a wide range of issues of importance to our Nation.

As the Republican Leader of the Senate, I have pledged to work on the team with our President, Republicans in the House and with my colleagues in the Senate toward completing the Republican agenda.

At the same time, I know that you have been contacted by others who may be candidates to succeed President Reagan.
I, too, have been traveling throughout the country to determine whether I should seek our Party's nomination for the Presidency, for I believe that it is imperative that Republicans retain control of the White House following Ronald Reagan's second term.

In addition, 1988 and the next few elections will give Republicans the chance to win back the majority of seats in the Senate and, I believe, finally once again in the U.S. House of Representatives.

This effort will take strong leadership, rugged determination and the ability to unify the American people.

For this reason, I am inviting you and a few of your colleagues to one in a series of meetings for an exchange of ideas and strategy for the Republican Party now and in the future.

While I am, of course, interested in your support for my candidacy should I decide to enter the race, your participation will in no manner be any indication of a decision on your part with regard to the 1988 Presidential campaign. Rather, I am most interested in hearing your thoughts about the Republican agenda for the 100th Congress, and avenues available to us to ensure that Republicans retain control of the Administration in the next term.

The meeting is scheduled from 8:45 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 4 in Room S-230 in the Capitol.

I am most hopeful that your schedule will allow attendance.

Sincerely,
(Bob Dole's signature)
BOB DOLE
Republican Leader

Not prepared or mailed by Taxpayers' expense. Paid for by DOLE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE, 919 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

Meeting on Presidential Candidacy with House GOP, March 4, 1987

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