Anna Hammond for Congress
May 25th, 2005: State Representative Anna Hammond announces campaign for Congress
State Representative Anna Hammond has announced a campaign for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District today, following an exploratory committee for the seat following Congressman Jeb Bradley's retirement. Hammond (53), is a moderate Republican, who became a State Representative following her husband, Paul Hammond's retirement.
In a speech, Hammond outlined her three goals should the people of New Hampshire's 2nd district elect her to represent them.
She first outlined how she would bring accountability to the district and be a true representative of the district's desires.
Following that, she empathized fiscal responsibility by telling that she will fight for a balanced budget, and also empathized her reputation as a budget hawk.
Lastly, she talked about transparency, in government for what she would do and for the budget and at home, and she said that she would hold 1 town hall per month, in different places across the district.
She has filed her candidacy and it will be determined if her status as a "RINO" will hurt her or her platform will prove more popular.
Stage 1: Stay AliveJune-August
June 1st: Announce campaign in Rochester, New Hampshire officially
June 2nd: Meet with former Governor John Sununu for Dinner, Town Hall in Dover.
June 3rd: Interview for the NHPR
Question: What is your background?
I am a mom of three kids, and I was a mom, before I got into politics because of my husband's resignation.
Question: What makes you different from the other candidates?
Well, first of all, I am the only female candidate for the Republican primary, and while I am a woman, I'd like for the voters to decide on not what gender the candidate is, but on what are their policies and promises. I am a budget hawk and I will fight to make sure that the budget is balanced and your taxes are cut and to cut red tape. I will make it straight, I will represent you, and you alone, no matter what.
June 4th: Relax
June 5th-12th: Focus on State Legislature duties
June 13th: Campaign Speech with Paul in Rochester
June 14th: Meet with Strafford Republicans
June 15th-28th: Focus on Legislature duties until the session is over, also meet with local state legislators.
June 29th-30th: Take a break
June 31st: Go to Washington and meet with Republicans for Choice/Republican Majority for Choice/The Wish List leaders and ask for support from them.
July 1st-July 3rd: Meet with leaders of the Republican Main Street Partnership and ask for support.
July 4th: Return to New Hampshire and relax.
July 5th: Town hall in Salem
July 6th: Speech in Salem about accountability
July 7th: Speech in Hampton about fiscal responsibility
July 8th: Speech in Salem about education
July 9th: Speech in Exeter about taxes
July 10th: Meet with Senator John Sununu for dinner.
July 11th: Speech at the University of New Hampshire to the College Republicans chapter
July 12th: Campaign in Portsmouth
More later
