Just A Few Days Left To File For the March Primary

Just A Few Days Left To File For the March Primary

January 2, 2008. That’s the deadline to file for candidacy for any office that will be on the March 5th Texas Primary ballot. That’s just days away, and that means it is crunch time for all the campaigns who have yet to have filed.

Four out of nine? Well Eight. Apparently Alan “The Kid” Steinberg withdrew, sending all of his supporters over to the camp of Pete “I’ve got a sailor suit” Olson. In his farewell announcement, entitled “So long and thanks for all the fish”, Steinberg writes:

“I feel strongly that Pete Olson would be the best person to serve our district in Congress, and have decided to step aside in order to focus on encouraging a greater public involvement in the system as a whole.”

So Alan stepped aside. I’m sure I just heard the Olson camp breathe a sigh of relief.

By the way, if you are still scratching your head about the title of his piece, it comes from the title of the fourth of five books that make up Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe Trilogy. Hey, at least the guy is well-read.

Whose missing here? Dean Hrbacek? Bob Talton? Where’d ya go, guys? Bob: worried about losing that House seat of yours to a Democrat? Dean, worried about . . . oh, that’s right, David Wallace already DID that.

And then there is Brian and Ryan, Klock and Rowley, respectively. Dark horses that make the campaign of Alan Steinberg credible.

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- Half Empty (12/26/2007)

District 22 Candidate Backs Olson

A 25-year-old Sugar Land Republican who had been seeking the 22nd congressional seat held by Democrat Nick Lampson has dropped out of the race and endorsed one of his former Republican opponents.

Alan Steinberg, whose youth sometimes made him the subject of lampoon on local political Web sites, announced Tuesday he will no longer be running in the March primary for the four-county Congressional District 22. Steinberg said he will now support Pete Olson, a fellow Republican who had been working as a staff member to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas as well as Cornyn's predecessor, Phil Gramm.

“Pete will bring a fresh perspective to solving issues of national security and fiscal policy,” said Steinberg. “His vast experience working with both Senators Gramm and Cornyn, in combination with his military service, give him the background needed to be an effective leader on the issues and priorities of the 22nd District.”

In addition to his youth, Steinberg had been known throughout his candidacy for living with his parents, which he said was a fiscally conservative choice on his part, and his ownership of a distinct purple Corvette, around which he themed his Web site.

Steinberg's announcement doesn't do much to pare down the crowded race, which still features eight candidates seeking the Republican nomination.

- Steven Palkot, Fort Bend Herald (12/19/07)

Congressional District 22

Alan Steinberg, the young man campaigning for the 22nd Congressional District, has decided to withdraw from the race. Steinberg had two goals he wanted to achieve in the 22nd Congressional District: (1) to ensure that the 22nd has strong, conservative leadership; and (2) to energize young voters. Alan has done a remarkable job of campaigning on a shoe string and has displayed incredible youthful energy in his efforts. I hope Alan remains active in the Fort Bend political scene and I wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.

- Gary L. Gillen, Friends of Gary Gillen Weekly E-mail (12/18/07)

Calling it Quits

Alan Steinberg has ended his foray as the youngest candidate by far in the race for the Republican nomination to face U.S. Rep. Nick Lampson, D-Stafford, in the November general election.

Steinberg, 25, is dropping out and endorsing candidate Pete Olson for the 22nd Congressional District seat in the March primary.

Steinberg had not yet filed an official application for a place on the ballot. He had established a presence, however, on Myspace.com and other social networking web sites that are thought to attract young voters.

- Alan Bernstein, Chron.com (12/18/07)

So long and thanks for all the fish...

As many of you know, my primary focus during the course of this race has been to reach out to the younger voters, to work to reduce political apathy and ignorance, and to promote a greater understanding of the political environment. This has been a great success, as I have undoubtedly inspired a greater youth involvement in the political process.

However, the job is far from finished. When I got involved in this race it was in order to ensure we here in the 22nd District of Texas had solid representation in U.S. Congress. Since this time I have gotten to know people across the district as well as the other candidates running for this position. I feel strongly that Pete Olson would be the best person to serve our district in Congress, and have decided to step aside in order to focus on encouraging a greater public involvement in the system as a whole.

Pete Olson represents a new generation of congressional leadership, and will be able to bring fresh perspectives to long term issues. With over a decade of experience working with Congress, time serving in the military, and a solid educational background, Pete will be able to serve us well in Washington D.C. I am supporting Pete Olson for U.S. Congress, and I hope that you will do the same.

Please join us as we race to victory!

AlanSteinberg

Not Your Traditional Candidate

Alan "Doogie" Steinberg (as at least one blog has taken up the nickname for the 25 year old) is not your traditional candidate. Alan is redefining what it means to run for U.S. Congress.

Driving a fast car and using his quick wit, Alan jokes that the stuffed duck which sits on his dash of his 1998 Corvette Pace Car is his campaign strategist. Alan says "Members of Congress are elected to be public servants, stewards of tax dollars and as the people's 'go-to' man in Washington DC. I am tired of wasteful spending, government inefficiency, and elected officials who care more about being re-elected than serving the public. It all starts with campaigning and goes down hill from there. I will not spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on this primary, and I will use my time and energy to benefit the public rather than myself."

Refusing to be participate in typical politics, Alan spends time volunteering and has been seen working with the MS Society, Alzheimer's Association, Sheltering Arms, and Stand Up for Kids. He still makes rounds to Republican Clubs, Civic Events and other related functions, but says "I can't help people if I'm spending my days at meetings where people have already met me."

If there was ever a regular person trying to accomplish some extra-ordinary things, Alan has what it takes. Educated in Psychology, International Affairs and National Security issues, he has worked for government, academia, non-profits and the private sector. He proudly admits he's never ran for any elected position, "not even student council."

Fed up with politics as usual, Alan is looking to encourage more people to be aware and get involved. "We used to be a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, but we are becoming a government of the apathetic, by the politicians, and for the special interest groups. I am not going to take it and you should not either."

Join Alan as he continues to Set a New Pace in the 22nd District of Texas!

- Steinberg For Congress (12/1/07)

A message from a different kind of candidate…

When talking with people in the district, I am often asked what makes me any different from any other candidate running for public office. I am told that everyone says the same thing, “less taxes and smaller government,” but no one ever delivers once elected. I offer something that no one else can, a track record of smart spending. No other candidate is running a campaign on less than $700 a month. I can do this because I have found ways to do things cheaper, better, and more efficiently than others, and that is just the type of outside the box thinking we need in Washington, DC!

What makes me a truly unique candidate is my desire to reach out to the public to get the know your issues, hear your concerns, and start a dialog with you on the solutions. I strongly encourage you to get involved though the Commentary and Questions section of my website where you can read my thoughts on issues, the comments by the public, and engage in the dialog. No other campaign offers you the opportunity to discuss the issues one on one with the candidate and with other members of the public in this manner!

I am committed to serving the public, through engagement and through involvement. I am the only candidate who spends more time volunteering for the public good than asking for the public’s money. Some candidates will highlight their donations and attendance at fundraisers, but this was paid for with your money! It is not benefiting the public or the charity, but rather the politician who participates in the event.

All I want from the public is for you to spread the word of my campaign and my desire to serve. Take a few minutes to talk to 10 of your friends or family members about my campaign, so that they can be informed about who is running for office, and not just see the signs and advertisements of candidates who care more about spending your money than making your neighborhoods a better place to live.

Only with your help will I be able to keep our county one with a government “of the people, by the people and for the people.” If not, we will become a government of the uninformed, run by politicians, for the special interest groups!

Please join me as we Set a New Pace for the 22nd District, one where the people come first!

- Campaign Press Release (11/28/07)