R.C. Hammond
R.C. Hammond | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | George Washington University, Wheaton College |
| Occupation | Press Secretary |
| Employer | Newt 2012, Inc. |
| Political party | Republican |
R.C. Hammond is an American political strategist. communications director, and founder of R. C. Hammond Public Affairs.[1] Hammond served as the press secretary to Newt Gingrich's 2012 presidential campaign.[2] He previously served Gingrich at his American Solutions for Winning the Future PAC. Hammond has worked as press secretary or communications director for Senator Gordon H. Smith, Senator John E. Sununu and Representative Shelly Moore Capito.[3][4]
Notable moments from Gingrich campaign
Hammond received national media attention when confronted Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz on multiple occasions.[5][6] Politico sarcastically referred to him as the "ever-lovable R.C. Hammond."[7] The Los Angeles Times called Hammond a "political pit bull" and "sharp-tongued." [8] He once threw a dinner roll at a reporter.
References
- ^ "Top Gingrich Aide Forms Own Firm". Politico. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ Byers, Dillian. "More From Gingrich Press Secretary R. C. Hammond". www.politico.com. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ Ebbert, Stephanie (7 April 2006). "Cape Wind is dealt setback". Boston Globe. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ Malony, Tim. "Legislation includes $2.35 million for U.S. 35". www.mydailytribune.com. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ Moe, Alex (26 Jan 2012). "Gingrich spokesman gets in spat with pro-Romney congressman". msnbc. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ "Gingrich Spokesman Confronts Famous Romney Surrogate in Funny Encounter". YouTube.
- ^ Byers, Dylan (7 Mar 2012). "More from Newt press secretary R.C. Hammond". Politico.
- ^ Mehta, Seema (29 Jan 2012). "Romney backers at Gingrich events run into political pug". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 May 2012.