work at the Republican National Committee, where Mr. Atwater was chairman. At the RNC, Blodgett specialized in opposition research and what were known as ‘wedge issues’, for use in the campaigns of Republican candidates. Blodgett remained with the RNC until 1991 when he formed an advertising agency in Washington, D.C. Previous to his political career, Blodgett attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's as a young man and was an active alumni of the school. References American political writers American male non-fiction writers Drake University alumni Federal Bureau of Investigation informants 1960 births Living people