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When David Brock, founder of the pro-Clinton super PAC [[Correct the Record]], succeeded in wresting ''Blue Nation Review'' away from Ian Rodwell (CEO of Moko Social Media), he described the website as alternative and independent, saying that ''Blue Nation Review'' would produce daily content, including investigative reports and video.<ref name="BNR Sale" /><ref name="DB" /> Later, he said that the main goal of ''Blue Nation Review'' was to get Hillary Clinton elected.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Horowitz|first1=Jason|title=Inside Hillary Clinton’s Outrage Machine, Allies Push the Buttons|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/23/us/politics/hillary-clinton-media-david-brock.html?_r=0|website=N.Y. Times|accessdate=December 5, 2016|date=September 22, 2016}}</ref> |
When David Brock, founder of the pro-Clinton super PAC [[Correct the Record]], succeeded in wresting ''Blue Nation Review'' away from Ian Rodwell (CEO of Moko Social Media), he described the website as alternative and independent, saying that ''Blue Nation Review'' would produce daily content, including investigative reports and video.<ref name="BNR Sale" /><ref name="DB" /> Later, he said that the main goal of ''Blue Nation Review'' was to get Hillary Clinton elected.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Horowitz|first1=Jason|title=Inside Hillary Clinton’s Outrage Machine, Allies Push the Buttons|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/23/us/politics/hillary-clinton-media-david-brock.html?_r=0|website=N.Y. Times|accessdate=December 5, 2016|date=September 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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In an examination of ShareBlue's operations, ''The New York Times'' described Daou's approach to journalism as "[[Pravda]]-esque".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Horowitz|first1=Jason|title=Inside Hillary Clinton’s Outrage Machine, Allies Push the Buttons|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/23/us/politics/hillary-clinton-media-david-brock.html|work=N.Y. Times|accessdate=December 5, 2016|date=September 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Ownership== |
==Ownership== |
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Revision as of 23:13, 5 December 2016
Shareblue, formerly Blue Nation Review, is a news website owned by journalist and political activist David Brock and headed by former Clinton staffer Peter Daou.[1]
History
Blue Nation Review was formerly owned by Moko Social Media Limited, a multi-media platform developer. Blue Nation Review was sold to Media Matters for America founder David Brock on November 25, 2015.[2][3] After Blue Nation Review's sale, almost all of its staff were terminated.[4] Brock hired Peter Daou – a former Clinton Senate-staffer who worked for her 2008 Presidential campaign as a digital media strategist – to head True Blue Media, LLC and to write for the website. Before the purchase, Blue Nation Review had published reports that shed light on the spending habits of former U.S. Representative Aaron Schock (R-Ill.), playing a role in the former Congressman’s eventual resignation.[5][6] During the primaries, the website was critical of Bernie Sanders and supportive of Hillary Clinton, posting stories like "With Bernie Sanders As Their Nominee, Democrats Can Kiss The Presidency Goodbye" and "Why does Bernie Sanders keep denigrating Hillary’s supporters?". Blue Nation Review endorsed Clinton in January 2016.[6]
When David Brock, founder of the pro-Clinton super PAC Correct the Record, succeeded in wresting Blue Nation Review away from Ian Rodwell (CEO of Moko Social Media), he described the website as alternative and independent, saying that Blue Nation Review would produce daily content, including investigative reports and video.[4][6] Later, he said that the main goal of Blue Nation Review was to get Hillary Clinton elected.[7]
In an examination of ShareBlue's operations, The New York Times described Daou's approach to journalism as "Pravda-esque".[8]
Ownership
Brock formed a Delaware-based corporation, True Blue Media, LLC, to manage his ownership stake in the website. True Blue Media owns 80% of Blue Nation Review, and Moko Social Media retained a 20% ownership stake.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "ANNOUNCEMENT: Shareblue Is Our Flagship Site and New Home". Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- ^ http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:ZC550Y-MAicJ:mokosocialmedia.com/blue-nation-review-transaction/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
- ^ http://30akgphwhwh2jyjpj1hjnrszcx.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20151125_Blue_Nation_Review_Transaction.pdf
- ^ a b c "Sale Of Blue Nation Review Gives Hillary Clinton Camp Its Very Own Media Outlet".
- ^ "Inside Hillary Clinton's Big Money Cavalry". Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ a b c "Hillary Clinton's Hit Men Target Bernie Sanders at Blue Nation Review". The Daily Beast.
- ^ Horowitz, Jason (September 22, 2016). "Inside Hillary Clinton's Outrage Machine, Allies Push the Buttons". N.Y. Times. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ Horowitz, Jason (September 22, 2016). "Inside Hillary Clinton's Outrage Machine, Allies Push the Buttons". N.Y. Times. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
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