OCTOBER 23, 1980 -MEMORANDUM- To: William P. Clements, Jr. From: Rick T. Montoya, Eddie Aurispa Thru: George Bayoud There are increasing indications, through numerous personal communications and contacts, that Reagan-Bush will carry El Paso County. Many Democratic precinct officials are switching to R-B to protest Carter failures. The feeling of many Democrats is that the appoint- ment of El Paso City Councilman David Escobar to the vacant district judgeship will serve as a critical factor in the Reagan-Bush effort. Therefore, it is also critical that Councilman Escobar receive the appointment before November 4.