"We don't need exactly how; I'm looking for at least an idea of how."
If you have read the article and still ask this question I don't know what to tell you as it seems the written English language doesn't carry any meaning to you.

"I brought up the DNC because it's supposedly a result of the Russian hacks."
If you believe the DNC playing favorites is "supposedly a result of the Russian hacks" I have little question that the English language doesn't carry any meaning to you.