Conversation so far:
What was Andrew Breitbart's career as an author?
Breitbart has been lauded for his role in the evolution of pioneering [journalism] websites including The Huffington Post and The Drudge Report, and more recently his Big sites
What subjects did Andrew Breitbart do research in?
Journalists have credited Breitbart with bringing new voices to debates about politics and culture
What was the significant aspect of Andrew Breitbart's reporting?
Described as a series of do-it-yourself demonstration projects and conversation pits, the Breitbart websites have been both criticized and praised for their role in various political issues

Question: did this reporting influence the conservative movement?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Andrew Breitbart's reporting influence the conservative movement?