FEB 2 1°78 CitizenstreRepublic 1253-7th Street, Suite 200 Santa Monica, California 90401 213/451-8548 January 25, 1978 Mr. Ray Barnhart 2626 Westheimer, 4200 Houston, TX 77006 Dear Ray: I'm writing to ask if you will take whatever steps You can to clear up a misunderstanding that appears to have arisen in the Texas Republican gubernatorial primary. As I told you personally, I am not involved with any of, thq_awadidatas in that race and, honestly, I plan to remain neutral until it is over. Of course I will support the winning candidate in the general election but I do not think it is proper to become involved in the primary. Anything you can do to pass this on to the appropriate people will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, RONALD RONALD REAGAN cc: Clements Ray Hutchison Citizens for the Republic — Ronalneagan, Chairman, Jack Courtemanche, Treasurer A copy of our report is filed with and available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. 20463
