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."
- Steinberg For Congress (12/1/07)
