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Need To Know  The 47%

A new wave of opposition researchers is harnessing the power of the web to upend campaigns Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: The 47%

Remember the “47%” video that went viral? Ever wonder how it was unearthed? A shrewd investigative reporter? A paid employee of the Obama campaign? Wrong on both counts. How about an amateur opposition researcher. He is part of a powerful group operating on both sides that is harnessing the power of the internet to upend campaigns and reshape the political conversation.

Duration: (6:12)
Premiere Date: 10/26/2012
Episode Expires: Thu 26 Oct 2017
TV Rating: NR


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