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Backline's information gatherers are Mike Kopp, a former political operative turned artist manager, and Scott Goodstein, a former punk rock promoter turned political operative. While arriving at this intersection from different paths, they share a passion for what goes on behind the curtains of music and politics.

Backline is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. Its mission is simply to offer insight so others can make their own informed decisions regarding civic engagement.

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