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'''David Brock''' (b. 1962) is a liberal activist. A former conservative American journalist known then for his attacks on [[Clarence Thomas]] accuser [[Anita Hill]], he is the founder of [[Media Matters for America]], [[American Bridge 21st Century]] and related organizations. Since the founding of Media Matters in 2004, he has led the charge against conservatives and [[Fox News Channel]], which he publicly declared war on. <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/51949.html Media Matters' war against Fox]</ref>
'''David Brock''' (b. 1962) is a liberal activist. A former conservative American journalist known then for his attacks on [[Clarence Thomas]] accuser [[Anita Hill]], he is the founder of [[Media Matters for America]], [[American Bridge 21st Century]] and related organizations. Since the founding of Media Matters in 2004, he has led the charge against conservatives and [[Fox News Channel]], which he publicly declared war on. <ref>[http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/51949.html Media Matters' war against Fox]</ref>
==Recent Developments==
==Recent Developments==
Media Matters has come under attack by the influential [[Simon Wiesenthal Center]] for supporting bloggers who promote "dangerous political libels" and toxic anti-Jewish prejudices". According to the Center, Media Matters Senior Foreign Policy Fellow [[MJ Rosenberg]] "has repeatedly smeared Jewish groups such the [[Anti-Defamation League]], the [[American Jewish Committee]], and the [[American Israel Public Affairs Committee]] as “Israel Firsters.”<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/simon-wiesenthal-center-time-to-clean-up-the-discourse/2011/12/13/gIQAThG6rO_blog.html Simon Wiesenthal Center: Time to clean up the discourse]</ref><ref>[http://biggovernment.com/tag/mj-rosenberg/ Democrats' 'Brain Trust' Hit by Antisemitism Accusations]</ref>
Media Matters has come under attack by the influential [[Simon Wiesenthal Center]] for supporting bloggers who promote "dangerous political libels" and toxic anti-Jewish prejudices". According to the Center, Media Matters Senior Foreign Policy Fellow [[MJ Rosenberg]] "has repeatedly smeared Jewish groups such the [[Anti-Defamation League]], the [[American Jewish Committee]], and the [[American Israel Public Affairs Committee]] as “Israel Firsters.”<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/simon-wiesenthal-center-time-to-clean-up-the-discourse/2011/12/13/gIQAThG6rO_blog.html Simon Wiesenthal Center: Time to clean up the discourse]</ref><ref>[http://biggovernment.com/tag/mj-rosenberg/ Democrats' 'Brain Trust' Hit by Antisemitism Accusations]</ref>
==Failure==
==Failure==
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>
==Suspicion Among Democrats==
==Suspicion Among Democrats==
Despite his support among several liberal backers, according to the [[New York Times]] “there is suspicion among some Democratic operatives that Mr. Brock is more interested in promoting himself than his cause”. <ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/09/us/politics/09trackers.html?pagewanted=all Trailing G.O.P. With Cameras, Seeking Gaffes]</ref> [[President Obama]] and his team continue to habor ill will toward Brock and his efforts, especially since Brock was such a rabid supporter of Hillary Clinton and not Obama during her failed run for President in 2008.<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index4.html If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?]</ref>
Despite his support among several liberal backers, according to the [[New York Times]] “there is suspicion among some Democratic operatives that Mr. Brock is more interested in promoting himself than his cause”. <ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/09/us/politics/09trackers.html?pagewanted=all Trailing G.O.P. With Cameras, Seeking Gaffes]</ref> [[President Obama]] and his team continue to habor ill will toward Brock and his efforts, especially since Brock was such a rabid supporter of Hillary Clinton and not Obama during her failed run for President in 2008.<ref>[http://nymag.com/news/media/david-brock-media-matters-2011-5/index4.html If I Take Down Fox, Is All Forgiven?]</ref>
==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 defacto mouth piece for the organization. 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 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:
* 197 guest appearances and/or on-air mentions on MSNBC’s primetime 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).
* In 2011, on average, a Media Matters representative appeared on MSNBC at least once per week
* [[Eric Boehlert]] has been the most popular Media Matters representative on MSNBC, accounting for 43% of all Media Matters appearances on the cable network
* [[The Ed Show]] is the most popular show for Media Matters representatives, accounting for 72 Media Matters guest appearances since 2009<ref>[http://www.nexis.com Search and analysis on MSNBC's primetime transcripts via Nexis.com]</ref>
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.
==Authorship==
==Authorship==