President Nixon and Representative John J. Rooney discussed the early returns of Rooney's 1972 primary election. The conversation focused on Rooney's margin of victory and the tactical interference caused by Republican Representative Pete McCloskey's presence at polling sites. No specific administrative action items were recorded, but the exchange highlighted the President's interest in the political impact of McCloskey's activities on Democratic electoral efforts.
On June 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John J. Rooney talked on the telephone from 10:44 am to 10:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-100 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 25-100 Date: June 21, 1972 Time: 10:44-10:45 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with John J. Rooney. [See Conversation No. 739-6A] ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/31/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [025-100-w001] [Duration: 1m 9s] 1972 election primary -John J. Rooney re-election -Early return results -Margin of victory -Assistance from President’s administration -Paul N. (“Pete”) McCloskey, Jr. -Visit to polling places -Democratic distraction -Report to Gerald R. Ford *****************************************************************
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