project reporter/investigators were hired, including david brock, who later described his role at that of as a republican "hitman", and rex armistead, a former police officer who was reportedly paid $350,000 for his efforts. also assisting the project was parker dozhier, a bait shop owner who was reportedly obsessed with bringing down bill clinton. they were tasked with investigating the clintons and uncovering stories tying the clintons to murders and drug smuggling as well as adultery.