In the presidential election of 1992, Tell was director of The Opposition Research Group for the Republican National Committee, in charge of a massive data base devoted to voter research and opposition research, contributing to the unsuccessful candidacy of incumbent George H. W. Bush against Gov.
In the 1992 election, Tell was responsible for The Opposition Research Group of the Republican National Committee. They compiled a significant data base on voters and opponents, which did not aid incumbent President George H. W. Bush in defeating Governor.