SCOOPLET … HACKWORTH FORMS M STREET SOLUTIONS: One of President Barack Obama‘s top opposition researchers is forming a new shop. Nick Hackworth, who led the opposition research team for Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, has launched M Street Solutions. The researching consulting firm will work on both political and corporate clients. From its marketing pitch: “Our mission is to provide the most relevant and strategically useful research for our clients. We gather information from many different sources, both online and onsite, to provide the most thorough and accurate report possible. Whether you are a political organization, nonprofit or corporation, we work closely with you to tailor a plan that furthers your strategic goals.”

Prior to working on the Obama campaign reelection, Hackworth ran research operations at the Democratic National Committee. He also worked in the research department on the 2008 Obama campaign and for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.