Melvin Steinberg
| Melvin A. Steinberg | |
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| 5th Lieutenant Governor of Maryland | |
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In office January 21, 1987 – January 18, 1995 | |
| Governor | William Donald Schaefer |
| Preceded by | J. Joseph Curran, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Kennedy Townsend |
| President of the Maryland State Senate | |
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In office January 1983 – 1987 | |
| Preceded by | James Clark, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. |
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
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In office 1967–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1933 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney at law |
Melvin A. Steinberg (born October 4, 1933) is an American politician who served as the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Maryland from 1987 to 1995[1] under Governor William Donald Schaefer. He was also President of the Maryland State Senate from January 1983 to 1987, and a member of the State Senate from 1967 until his election to the position of Lieutenant Governor.[1] Steinberg graduated from the University of Baltimore with an A.A. degree in 1952 and with a J.D. degree in 1955.[1]
The relationship between Steinberg and Schaefer was strained, with each publicly criticising the other[2][3][4][5] and extensive coverage being devoted to their personal relationship.[6][7] Despite their differences, they worked together for eight years (1987–1995), winning two elections in the process. Steinberg ran for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1994[8] launching his campaign pledging a war on crime,[9] but was defeated by Parris Glendening, who went on to become Governor. Steinberg then took up a career in lobbying.[10] In 1998, he drew criticism for supporting the Republican candidate for Governor, Ellen Sauerbrey, rather than endorsing Glendening in his bid for re-election; Sauerbrey was a critic of abortion and of gun control, positions opposite those held by Steinberg.[11]
References
- 1 2 3 "Maryland Lieutenant Governor MELVIN A. STEINBERG". Maryland State Archives (msa.md.gov). January 31, 2000. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Birch, D.; Banisky, S. (April 27, 1991). "Steinberg staff pared to 3 Schaefer blames budget". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Jensen, P. (March 22, 1991). "Schaefer addresses rift with Steinberg over airwaves". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Frece, J. W. (March 16, 1991). "Schaefer memo appears aimed against Steinberg". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Smith, C. F. (May 15, 1991). "Governor signals compromise with Steinberg, Assembly". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Thompson, W. (September 28, 1990). "Annual Schaefer-Steinberg chill gets chillier". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Olesker, M. (February 9, 1992). "Schaefer and Steinberg: no fire, just ice". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Waldron, T. (September 12, 1994). "Steinberg appeals for defections from two rival camps". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Timberg, R. (January 11, 1994). "Steinberg fires anti-crime salvo". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Frece, J. W. (December 6, 1994). "Steinberg to become a lobbyist". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ↑ Waldron, T. W. (September 18, 1998). "Democratic warhorse defects Steinberg endorses GOP's Sauerbrey in slap at Glendening". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by James Clark, Jr. |
President of the Maryland State Senate 1983–1987 |
Succeeded by Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. |
| Preceded by J. Joseph Curran, Jr. |
Lieutenant Governor of Maryland 1987–1995 |
Succeeded by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend |
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