Reed discusses his role in the gubernatorial, senatorial, and presidential elections of 1972. As the state chairman of the Republican Party, Reed explains that he was in charge of funds for the CRP (Committee to Reelect the President). According to Reed, this eleciton in particular led to some divisions within the Republican Party, using disagreements regarding appointments to the Farmers Home Administration as an example. Reed explains here the nature of those factions, arguing that the split was ultimately inconsequential and primarily about personalities, rather than philosophy.