Jim Hoft (Gateway Pundit) on the Blogosphere
Posted on November 2, 2009
I asked several bloggers the same set of questions below and I’ll be posting all their responses throughout the week. First one up is Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit!
You are considered a leader in the conservative blogosphere. Do you feel leadership qualities are essential in making a difference in the political blogosphere?
Thanks. I appreciate that. As far as leadership – as conservatives we have to be confident in our positions. As leaders we have to understand that we are not in the minority because our positions are unpopular. We are in the minority because we have not been able to communicate our positions effectively.
Did you intend to become a leader, or did it come naturally? How much responsibility comes with this role, and how serious do you take the role?
I try to be consistent with my conservative positions. I don’t know if it came naturally. It came with a whole lot of work as you know.
How has the blogosphere changed for the better since you first began? Do you consider yourself a pioneer?
The biggest change since I started blogging in late 2004 early 2005 is the introduction of YouTube and videoblogging. When I started blogging videos were too expensive to post on a website. Today it is changing the blogosphere.
How has it changed for the worse?
Hmm.
What changes, for the better and worse, do you see in the near future for blogs?
Let’s pray government does not become involved. We all know that would be disastrous.
Right vs. Left, who is faring better in the blogosphere and why?
Conservatives. Definitely. This year we have ACORN, Van Jones, etc. under our belt. These were huge stories and wins for conservatives and the country.
It’s been said conservative blogs seem to fare better when a liberal is in power? Have you seen this since Obama got elected?
Traffic is up. Conservatives are scared… And the only place to get the truth today is on the blogs, talk radio, conservative websites and FOX News. The MSM is very corrupt.
There seems to be a split in the conservative and moderate side of the Republican Party. What are your predictions on the direction this will ultimately go?
Let’s hope the party can move to the right. The Maine senators are popular with the state-run media but have been disastrous for the country.
In the conservative blogosphere, do you see cliques that have developed? If so, can you expound a bit?
We all have our favorite blogs and websites. I try to stay out of petty bickering.
Are there any new blogs without money backing like Breitbart’s that you see potentially becoming a major influence in the future or growing to more success?
Tucker Carlson is behind a project. We’ll see how that takes off.
Do you see twitter and facebook expanding influence amongst bloggers?
Twitter and facebook are nice complements to blogging. The Twitter community is huge.
Do you ever see blogs becoming something lucrative or is this only for the very talented and lucky bloggers?
Let’s hope so. Let’s hope that conservatives start to recognize the value of the blogs. The left funds and treats their bloggers well. We need to continue to communicate our value to the conservative movement. There are many conservatives out there who are not familiar with the blogs. I see them as uninformed.
Do you think influence is one of the main hopes bloggers have in what they are doing? Is it more about venting for some? What percentage of each would you estimate?
We all like to be heard. We all want to feel valued.
What advice do you have for other bloggers to become more influential and successful?
Work hard. Promote your work. Be consistent.
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Hmmmm.. I never get these kind of interview requests.
Jim’s Gateway Pundit is one of the “must reads” for conservatives in America. It is one of three that I check several times per day for breaking news.
He does excellent work, period.
Great interview. The Tucker Carlson reference points towards a possible follow up with Stacy McCain, nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more.
I think Jim Hoft has some brass…and talent.