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In reply to the discussion: Rick Wilson just said he expects DCCC to release Van Drew's oppo research file today [View all]Aquaria
(1,076 posts)33. You won't find it online
This isn't stuff you learn with a Google search. You learn it from people sharing tidbits from those close to the target, PIs tailing targets or accountants digging into their financials.
In the old days, such information was kept in someone's safe. These days, I'd bet that it's buried deep in a computer file somewhere, with a strong password held by only one person, maybe two.
Either way, it stays locked away until it's time to use the information against someone.
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Rick Wilson just said he expects DCCC to release Van Drew's oppo research file today [View all]
scheming daemons
Dec 2019
OP
Ack. Everyone knows what oppo research is. What is THIS oppo research about???
DemocracyMouse
Dec 2019
#31
Campaign 101 do OPPO research on yourself first so you know what is coming at you
grantcart
Dec 2019
#36
You'd be really surprised what can be found online. There are more ways to search than google.
erronis
Dec 2019
#40
If we haven't at least consulted with Rick and the other prior GOPers. we are dumber than I thought
Hamlette
Dec 2019
#15
Yep, bring lots of stuff for cleaning wounds and lots of gauze to dress wounds. nt
Blue_true
Dec 2019
#30
Democrats don't have anything comparable to the wingnut welfare circuit that enriches failed GOP
tblue37
Dec 2019
#29
If Van Drew is a Democrat, why does the DCCC have "opposition research" on him?
hughee99
Dec 2019
#41
I agree, and yes, I'd prefer it. Here's the problem with his "vetting file"...
hughee99
Dec 2019
#43