’Oppo-Research’, the Underworld of NC Politics
October 14, 2022
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’Oppo-Research’, the Underworld of NC Politics
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’Oppo-Research’, the Underworld of NC Politics
Summary
Opposition (or "oppo") research is the most secretive and underground facet of North Carolina politics, but it's the foundation of most successful political campaigns. NC-based GOP political operative Darren Eustance at Malleus Political Strategies talks about his misunderstood, required, and often maligned industry.
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