Roll Call has a fascinating behind-the-scenes description of a liberal Super PAC acting as a “clearinghouse for opposition research” that gets repackaged as tips to media and fodder for Democratic campaigns. That’s not the only bad news for conservatives:
The right does not have anything like it — a PAC serving as a clearinghouse for opposition research. And while liberals rail against the Supreme Court decision that ushered in this new breed of PAC that can accept unlimited donations from corporations and individuals, they agree that the existence of super PACs facilitates coordination between third-party groups.
The Super PAC in question, American Bridge 21st Century, is the brainchild of Media Matters founder David Brock. Brock, a conservative-journalist-turned-liberal-activist, has built an impressive network of for-profit and non-profit entities that is fast becoming a one-stop-shop for polling data, oppo research, and media angles. It will be interesting to see how his empire impacts the 2012 election cycle.
How about it, denizens of the conservative movement? Any takers on creating a conservative alternative to Brock’s standalone juggernaut?
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