10-year-old immerses herself in the political process in NH
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EXETER, N.H. (NEXSTAR) — Most 10-year-olds typically aren’t all that interested in politics, but one New Hampshire girl has defied that convention.
Meet 10-year-old Hannah Kesselring, she’s a young girl who made quite a name for herself, on the national stage. She is a fifth grader from Manchester, New Hampshire, with a knack for American politics.
“Okay, so we were going to my first Nikki Haley event because I watched the third debate, and I was like I want to meet her” said Kesselring.
Hannah has created a whole lot of power by simply using her voice and creating pins encouraging New Hampshire residents to get out and vote. The pins have adorned the outfits of Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, and Dean Phillips.
Hannah has met everyone, from her town councilors to the governor, to almost all the presidential candidates. This cycle, she made a choice to hand her endorsement to Nikki Haley.
“I see this as an inspiration for the future of the country because it’s time to have a woman. But I’m not just saying any woman. Because if Biden gets elected, God forbid, and something bad happens to him, then Kamala Harris is president. That’s one girl, and then you got Nikki Haley,” said Kesselring.
Hannah has plans to one day run for office herself and hopes to earn the title: “Madam President,” just like Haley.
Ronnie Parrillo is a junior at Syracuse University studying Broadcast & Digital Journalism with a minor in Political Science. He has interned and reported for WJAR-TV in Providence, Rhode Island and is currently interning for DC News Now.
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