Modular Candidate Research System Case Studies

Nesbitt & Parrinello’s modular research approach allows campaigns to invest precisely in the intelligence that matters most for their specific race dynamics, candidate backgrounds, and strategic objectives. Each module delivers targeted research that provides campaign-winning insights without the expense of broad-spectrum opposition research.

Learn How Nesbitt & Parrinello's Modular Research Delivers Maximum Impact for Campaign Investments

Modern political campaigns face an increasingly complex challenge: maximizing research effectiveness while managing limited budgets and tight timelines. Nesbitt & Parrinello’s modular research approach solves this challenge by allowing campaigns to invest precisely in the intelligence that matters most for their specific race dynamics, candidate backgrounds, and strategic objectives.

System Case Study: Uncovering High-Stakes Conflicts With Financial Analysis

Our work exposing Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s financial conflicts showcases how our Financial Analysis research can reveal corruption at the highest levels. By focusing specifically on DeWine’s investment portfolio and its intersection with state business, we documented over $491K in earnings from companies receiving state contracts, including his Intel shareholdings during a $20 billion state deal. This targeted financial research provides campaign-changing intelligence without the expense of broad-spectrum opposition research.

System Case Study: Winning For Progressive Prosecutors With Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience Research

Our Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience research has proven essential for progressive candidates seeking to transform criminal justice systems nationwide. Our targeted research approach helped elect groundbreaking district attorneys and commonwealth’s attorneys across multiple states, creating what the Washington Post called an “unprecedented” “sea change” in prosecutorial leadership. By focusing precisely on candidates’ prosecutorial philosophy, reform credentials, and vision for criminal justice transformation, we provided the research foundation that distinguished progressive candidates from traditional law-and-order opponents.

System Case Study: Award-Winning Legislative History & Key Votes Research To Flip A Tough Primary Race

Our Gold Pollie Award-winning Legislative History & Key Votes research played a decisive role in Gil Cisneros’s successful primary campaign in California’s 31st Congressional District, demonstrating the power of targeted legislative research in exposing opponent vulnerabilities. This case study showcases how our modular research approach delivers campaign-winning intelligence by focusing precisely on the most impactful elements of an opponent’s record.

System Case Study: Exposing Patterns of Corruption With Executive Office History & Performance

When Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore faced a crowded Democratic primary against former Mayor Kasim Reed—who entered as the polling frontrunner—our Executive Office History & Performance research proved decisive in transforming the race dynamics. This case study demonstrates how targeted executive research can expose patterns of corruption and self-dealing that fundamentally alter voter perceptions.

System Case Study: Building Strategic Preparation Against National Headwinds With A Professional Background Review

Our client’s victory in a Red to Blue Congressional race demonstrates how our Professional Background coverage enables candidates to prepare for attacks while highlighting strengths. Despite Democrats losing nationally, our detailed analysis of our client’s business background and legal career provided the foundation for proactive messaging strategies. The self-research approach allowed the campaign to address potential vulnerabilities confidently while emphasizing qualifications that resonated with the electorate.


About Our Modular Approach

Our modular system has proven valuable across diverse campaign contexts, from congressional primaries to gubernatorial races to mayoral contests. The approach works because different candidates require different types of scrutiny to deliver a strategic advantage:

  • Professional Background Module - Strategic preparation against attacks on business and legal careers
  • Executive Office History & Performance Module - Exposing patterns of corruption and poor performance
  • Legislative History & Key Votes Module - Documenting voting records and special interest connections
  • Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience Module - Research for progressive prosecutor candidates
  • Financial Analysis Module - Uncovering high-stakes conflicts of interest

Each module can be deployed individually or combined for comprehensive research coverage tailored to your campaign’s specific needs.