912 Profile: Doug Hoffman
Posted by Nanette Kirsch on October 26, 2009 under E-Z News | 
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New York District 23: Doug Hoffman
Nov. 3 will mark a key date in the 9-12 movement; that’s when the first of its candidates will put the 9 principles and 12 values to the test at the ballot box. Doug Hoffman is running as a Conservative Party candidate in New York’s 23rd Congressional District special election against Republican Party nominee, State Assembly member Dierdre Scozzafava; and Democratic Party nominee, businessman and attorney Bill Owens.
“You have to remember I’m not a politician. Everything has been a learning experience. Fortunately as my race developed I met the 9-12 organization; it helped me become more focused on the message I was trying to get out to voters. Having the volunteers behind me has been a big boost,” Hoffman said.
9-12 volunteers have helped to open and man five regional offices, a vital asset in this 14,500 sq. mi. district – the largest east of the Mississippi. “And volunteers from all over the country are giving their time to call voters in this district to get the message out about what I stand for and how I can help them,” Hoffman said.
“I was at a 9-12 meeting last night in Watertown, and I was overwhelmed by the quotations from our Founding Fathers. That’s what impresses me about the 9-12 organization: It’s based on the common-sense values that founded this nation. My life is centered around those values; it’s the way I live my life. I have always been a concerned person. God, country and my family have always been my top priorities. I started my professional life with few material possessions, but hard work has helped me achieve the American dream. I have always given back by volunteering in my community.”
Hoffman said he was compelled to run after witnessing the financial collapse, subsequent recession and bailout. “I lost faith in our business and political leaders. I felt that we needed people in Washington with a common-sense approach to government and finances. It boiled down to this: If I did not see a candidate step up, I couldn’t sit in my house and just watch this happen. I didn’t want to wait 20 years, and have my grandchildren ask me what happened to our country and why I didn’t do anything to stop it.”
Hoffman has been married for 36 years. He has three children and four grandchildren. “The center of my universe is my family. In America, family and the ideals of the family have been disintegrating, especially over the last several decades. If government keeps minimizing the core values of the family, we will not have a family unit, and that’s what made America great, along with freedom and the free enterprise system.”
Hoffman encourages others who feel similarly to step up. “Whether or not you’re totally successful, getting the message out there is just as important. If you believe strongly enough, stand up and do something. It’s going to be worth your effort.”
If elected, he pledges to continue giving back. “I think the fact that I’m part of the 9-12 organization will help me get elected. I plan to keep in touch and encourage other people like me to step up to the plate, and try to get our government back from these career politicians and lawyers. Hopefully I’m going to be the bellwether for the 2010 election.”
Visit Doug’s web site to learn how you can volunteer or Donate.
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About the Author:
Nanette Kirsch is a married mother of four and marketing communication professional in Tyler, Texas, who identifies herself as conservative. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. She currently serves as editor-in-chief for 912Candidates.org, creating and posting submissions from volunteers and guest authors about 9-12 candidates. She may be contacted at editor@912candidates.org.
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