Alex Hammerli: A Potential Journey to the Senate
Born in Manhattan at Lenox Hill Hospital in 1992, Alex Hammerli is a born-and-raised New Yorker with a story as dynamic and complex as the city itself. Growing up in a gated community and attending private school his entire life, Alex is the first to admit that my life might sound like a story from TV. But while my background may bring "Gossip Girl" to mind, Alex’s reality was far from glamorous. Like many Americans, Alex faced bullying and isolation, though I found solace in a passion for video games and pop culture that later led me into the entertainment industry.
Alex understands what hard work means. Alex spent four years at Target, taking on all the challenges of retail and gaining a deep understanding of the demands of jobs that millions of Americans rely on. “I know firsthand that for many, that job isn’t just a stepping stone but a career. I’ve been there,”
I built a career in entertainment, becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild. But I roots remain firmly grounded in Alex's love for the everyday American experience, Alex's unwavering support for the Knicks, Yankees, and Jets (with a promise that while I might not be able to get the Jets a Super Bowl, I will try!), and I regular streams on Twitch. Alex's favorite shows? The Vampire Diaries, Succession, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, Fallout, and yes, Landman. “I love Landman,” I said unapologetically. “And if that bothers you, I don’t want your vote.”
I view on politics is refreshingly honest. Alex isn’t interested in a Democratic Party that “sounds like an HR department everyone hates.” Instead, Alex is here for real change, for the voices of those who feel overlooked, and to fight for the hardworking Americans who deserve leaders who get it.
He doesn’t shy away from pointing out the Democratic Party’s issues. “They have two major problems: the activist voter base, who aren’t really Democrats but get lumped in with good median voters, and the career-long politicians who will block progress. Why should anyone over 75 win their primary in 2028? Nancy Pelosi, worth $250 million, still won’t allow a congressional stock ban. Jim Clyburn is 88 years old why should people who may not even be here by 2032 be deciding the future for those of us who have decades left on this planet?”
I call out those who downplay public frustration. “If you think it’s perfectly okay for homeless people to assault and bother citizens, I do not want your vote. People want criminals to stay in jail. People want a yearly stimulus check. People want a congressional stock ban. People want most of my policies. They want an obnoxious asshole who is authentic
With an espresso martini in one hand and a New Yorker’s spirit in his heart, Alex Hammerli is ready to lead with authenticity, humor, and a deep respect for what makes America great. Pop culture, after all, is a window into character, and character matters.
