Press Release for Alex Hammer for Maine Governor Candidacy Announcement

(Bangor, ME). March 23, 2009. For Immediate Release.
Alex Hammer for Maine Governor 2010
PO Box 2113, Bangor, ME 04402; (207) 945-5240
http://hammer2010.com

Alex Hammer mailed in the required paperwork to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices today to formally declare his candidacy for the 2010 Maine contest for Governor as an Independent candidate.

Alex: "Why am I running for Governor of Maine? I recently published a 208 page book, "This Great State", available to be read for free on the campaign website, http://hammer2010.com, to address this question. I believe that at this critical economic juncture in Maine (and the nation) that we deserve to have each candidate outline in depth the nature of their vision, and, even more importantly, why he or she believes it to be effective and in fact compelling to address the needs of our great state."

"This Great State", subtitled: "A Rigorous Examination of Leadership in Maine Present, Past and Future", also examines Maine's most famous politicians, including:
The Washington Post's critical examination of William Cohen's The Cohen Group
Wind power issues regarding former Governor Angus King
A new examination into Senator Susan Collins, LIHEAP and Iraq
The Legacy of Governor John Baldacci
Bob Tyrer, Susan Collins and William Cohen
My Hero, George Mitchell

Alex Hammer Biographical Highlights
Born in Maine August 29, 1965
1988 University of Maine (Orono) graduate - USAA National Scholar, #1 graduate in the College of Arts & Sciences, All Eastern United States Division 1 Athlete (Track, relay) (Also possesses Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Temple University)
20+ years major professional, management and entrepreneurial experience. Current: Owner, Media 2.0
2006 Independent Candidate for Governor of Maine (candidacy severely impacted by major auto accident)
Author - "This Great State"
Approx. 30 Op-Eds published across Maine (two in Bangor Daily News, Lewiston Sun Journal, etc.), Repeat appearances on major Maine media (e.g. WVOM with Ric Tyler and George Hale, WLOB with Ray Richardson, more)