MEMORANDUM July 26, 1982 TO: WPC THRU: George ° B youd YFROM: Polly Jeff Wentworth called to ask for your help. The U. S. Chamber of Commerce withdrew their endorsement of him because of pressure from Paul Thayer, President at Chamber. Jeff's information is that Thayer thinks because Kazen is on House Armed Services Committee he should be endorsed even though he has only 26% favorable voting record by Chamber standards. Jeff has a letter from Bob Michel saying he will receive appointment to the Armed Services Committee when he is elected. Jeff re-iterates that he will win. 65% of the vote in the District is in Bexar County, only 15% in Laredo. Tarrance is doing his polling, says its winnable, is either first or second most winnable for a Republican in Texas. The RNC has raised it to highest priority, White House is interested. RNC has given him $24,000. Jeff would like for you to call Paul Thayer on his behalf. PS/cp