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==Failure==

==Failure==

Brock has raised tens of millions of dollars for the activist groups he’s led.  In 2010 alone he raised $23 million for various groups associated with Media Matters.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/us/politics/23money.html Effort for Liberal Balance to G.O.P. Groups Begins]</ref>  Notwithstanding backing from [[Hillary Clinton]],<ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2007/10/01/hillary-clinton-told-yearlykos-convention-she-helped-start-media-matt  Hillary Clinton Told YearlyKos Convention She Helped Start Media Matters]</ref> [[George Soros]],<ref>[http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/20/soros-donates-1-million-to-media-matters/ Soros Donates $1 Million to Media Matters]</ref> wealth hedge fund managers and liberal foundations, he has been unsuccessful.  Since Media Matters’ founding in 2004, Fox News Channel’s ratings have soared.<ref>[http://www.mediaite.com/tv/fox-news-most-watched-cable-news-channel-for-39-consecutive-quarters/  Fox News: Most Watched Cable News Channel For 39th Consecutive Quarter]</ref> Their revenues have grown dramatically since then as well and Fox News is close to turning a $1 billion profit.<ref>[https://www.newsmax.com/DougWead/Wead-Ailes-Murdoch-Fox/2011/11/22/id/418853 How Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes Changed the World]</ref> Also, Brock's efforts to establish American Bridge 21st Century as a force within the Democratic Party have also failed.  He was forced to dramatically scale back his initial vision of an organization to rival Karl Rove's hugely successful American Crossroads. American Bridge 21st Century has been relegated to an opposition operation supporting political campaigns and organizations.<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index4.html If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?]</ref>  

Brock has raised tens of millions of dollars for the activist groups he's led.  In 2010 alone he raised $23 million for various groups associated with Media Matters.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/us/politics/23money.html Effort for Liberal Balance to G.O.P. Groups Begins]</ref>  Notwithstanding backing from [[Hillary Clinton]],<ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2007/10/01/hillary-clinton-told-yearlykos-convention-she-helped-start-media-matt  Hillary Clinton Told YearlyKos Convention She Helped Start Media Matters]</ref> [[George Soros]],<ref>[http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/20/soros-donates-1-million-to-media-matters/ Soros Donates $1 Million to Media Matters]</ref> wealth hedge fund managers and liberal foundations, he has been unsuccessful.  Since Media Matters’ founding in 2004, Fox News Channel's ratings have soared.<ref>[http://www.mediaite.com/tv/fox-news-most-watched-cable-news-channel-for-39-consecutive-quarters/  Fox News: Most Watched Cable News Channel For 39th Consecutive Quarter]</ref> Their revenues have grown dramatically since then as well and Fox News is close to turning a $1 billion profit.<ref>[https://www.newsmax.com/DougWead/Wead-Ailes-Murdoch-Fox/2011/11/22/id/418853 How Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes Changed the World]</ref> Also, Brock's efforts to establish American Bridge 21st Century as a force within the Democratic Party have also failed.  He was forced to dramatically scale back his initial vision of an organization to rival Karl Rove's hugely successful American Crossroads. American Bridge 21st Century has been relegated to an opposition operation supporting political campaigns and organizations.<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index4.html If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?]</ref>  

Brock’s other failed endeavors include [[Equality Matters]], which Brock declared would be a “new communications war room for gay equality, Equality Matters, will expose right-wing bigotry and homophobia wherever we find it”.<ref>[http://mediamatters.org/press/releases/201012200009 Brock announces launch of Equality Matters in support of gay equality]</ref>  Equality Matters launched in late 2010 and is already nearly defunct.<ref>[http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/11/22/socarides-eleveld-leaving-equality-matters/  Socarides, Eleveld leaving Equality Matters]</ref>  

Brock's other failed endeavors include [[Equality Matters]], which Brock declared would be a “new communications war room for gay equality, Equality Matters, will expose right-wing bigotry and homophobia wherever we find it”.<ref>[http://mediamatters.org/press/releases/201012200009 Brock announces launch of Equality Matters in support of gay equality]</ref>  Equality Matters launched in late 2010 and is already nearly defunct.<ref>[http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/11/22/socarides-eleveld-leaving-equality-matters/  Socarides, Eleveld leaving Equality Matters]</ref>  

==The MSNBC – Media Matters Connection==

==The MSNBC – Media Matters Connection==

Media Matters for America is a very popular source of information within MSNBC’s prime time lineup.  Some might argue [[MSNBC]] is a de facto mouth piece for the organization.<ref>[http://bigjournalism.com/sright/2011/07/12/media-matters-propaganda-watch-the-tax-exempt-research-department-of-msnbc-martin-bashir-edition/ Media Matters Propaganda Watch: The Tax-Exempt Research Department of MSNBC, Martin Bashir Edition]</ref><ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref>

Media Matters for America is a very popular source of information within MSNBC's prime time lineup.  Some might argue [[MSNBC]] is a de facto mouth piece for the organization.<ref>[http://bigjournalism.com/sright/2011/07/12/media-matters-propaganda-watch-the-tax-exempt-research-department-of-msnbc-martin-bashir-edition/ Media Matters Propaganda Watch: The Tax-Exempt Research Department of MSNBC, Martin Bashir Edition]</ref><ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2012/02/12/inside-media-matters-sources-memos-reveal-erratic-behavior-close-coordination-with-white-house-and-news-organizations/ Inside Media Matters: Sources, memos reveal erratic behavior, close coordination with White House and news organizations]</ref>

In prime time alone, since 2005 Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on the network nearly 200 times.    Media Matters has been particularly popular with MSNBC’s producers during the last 2 years.

In prime time alone, since 2005 Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on the network nearly 200 times.    Media Matters has been particularly popular with MSNBC's producers during the last 2 years.

Below are some interesting tid bits about Media Matters and its growing relationship with MSNBC’s prime time programming:  

Below are some interesting tid bits about Media Matters and its growing relationship with MSNBC's prime time programming:  

* 197 guest appearances and/or on-air mentions on MSNBC’s prime time since January 2005  

* 197 guest appearances and/or on-air mentions on MSNBC's prime time since January 2005  

* Of the roughly 390 broadcast evenings on MSNBC since July 2010, Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on air 26% of the possible broadcast evenings (1 out of every 4 days).

* Of the roughly 390 broadcast evenings on MSNBC since July 2010, Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on air 26% of the possible broadcast evenings (1 out of every 4 days).

* In 2011, on average, a Media Matters representative appeared on MSNBC at least once per week  

* In 2011, on average, a Media Matters representative appeared on MSNBC at least once per week  

==Brock Has Become Wealthy Since Starting Media Matters==

==Brock Has Become Wealthy Since Starting Media Matters==

Since 2004, Brock’s wealth has grown substantially to the point he was able to afford to purchase, along with his boyfriend and restaurateur James Alefantis, a $1.75 million townhouse in the exclusive Embassy Row section of Washington DC.<ref>[http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/travel/4229.html Luxury Homes: May 2007, ''Washingtonian'', May 1, 2007]</ref>  This purchase has further fueled the speculation that Brock’s conversion from conservative to liberal activist is more self-serving than anything.

Since 2004, Brock's wealth has grown substantially to the point he was able to afford to purchase, along with his boyfriend and restaurateur James Alefantis, a $1.75 million townhouse in the exclusive Embassy Row section of Washington DC.<ref>[http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/travel/4229.html Luxury Homes: May 2007, ''Washingtonian'', May 1, 2007]</ref>  This purchase has further fueled the speculation that Brock's conversion from conservative to liberal activist is more self-serving than anything.