Opposition Research Services

We provide complete due diligence, vulnerability assessments and issue research for progressive campaigns and causes.

Knowledge Services

  • Standard Investigation

    Our exceptional preliminary investigation. For first time candidates.

    Starting at $4,500

    • Online public records vulnerability analysis.
    • News and internet search.
    • Licensing and business records search.
    • Good citizenship review.

  • Enhanced Investigation

    Our enhanced vulnerability analysis. For mid sized campaigns & office holders.

    Starting at $6,500

    • Standard investigation included.
    • On the ground public records vulnerability analysis.
    • Campaign finance records.
    • Pay and perks, travel.
    • Personal financial filings.
    • Executive records including budgets, executive orders, releases, audits and other records of delinquency.

  • The Complete Dossier

    The most complete vulnerability analysis. For large campaigns, attorneys & legislators.

    Starting at $9,500

    • Standard & enhanced items included.
    • Review legal case work to highlight suspect or unflattering cases.
    • Legislative key votes, sponsorships, scores, pay-to-play relationships & cronyism. Lobbying disclosures.
    • Office expenditures and schedules.
    • Personal financial filings.
    • Executive records including budgets, executive orders, releases, audits and other records of delinquency.

  • Issue Research

    Nesbitt Research has the specialized skills and staff to review any issue large or small and provide a detailed analysis of the players, their motivations and possible outcomes. We frequently assist lobbying teams and elected officials with detailed intelligence on fast moving public policy issues like health care, banking and transportation.

  • Debate Prep

    Great debate preparation and performance is based on great information. We can compile exceptional debate prep material and advise your team throughout the process.

  • Backgrounding

    Nesbitt Research offers our clients background research on potential clients, donors and political figures to help shape communications, political and fundraising plans. Call us today: 1.800.961.5206
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The Nesbitt Research Advantage:

  • Clarity

    Understand your research.

    We write clear and straightforward prose in AP style for consistent copy. Nesbitt Research products are powerful and easily understood.

  • Reliability

    On Time, On Budget, Every Time.

    Our secure modern workflow and collaboration environment mean we deliver superior research at lower cost, on time, every time.

  • Accuracy

    Fast, Accurate Fact Checking Included.

    We not only include fact checking with all our research engagements, we insist upon it. Every communication goes through rigorous vetting to ensure a consistently powerful and accurate message.

  • Secure Online Research File

    Share files and collaborate in our secure online workspaces.

    Access your research anywhere on any platform. We provide a secure cloud workspace with full admin controls. Add team members, share files, and full-text search your research crazy fast. Demo it here.

  • Modern Case Management

    Direct Our Team Online.

    Modern case management means nothing falls through the cracks. We provide a secure online project management system where every issue is itemized and tracked. Track our progress and manage tasks, securely, online.

  • Linked Cites

    Every Cite Connected.

    Imagine one click access to every original document mentioned in our research. We connect every cite in our reports to the original source document, without exception and without regard to wether the original was online or off. Demo it here.

  • The Best Service

    Great Service Comes Standard.

    Our world class service is included with every engagement. No extra charge! Our fast workflow and modern case management system mean you have the highest possible level of principal engagement.

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Techniques:

    • Political Records

    • Legislative record
    • Voting history and official attendance
    • Pay-to-play analysis
    • “Official” perks, office spending and travel
    • Minutes and transcripts from public bodies on which the target sits

    • Media Searches

    • Relevant news
    • Archives and library records search
    • Broadcast media search