Below is the official response to a false, negative mailing issued against Chip Flowers, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer by Colin Bonini, our incumbent state senator opponent.

“In response to a decline in his poll numbers, we are disappointed that our opponent, Colin Bonini, has dodged candidate forums and issued a series of false and negative mailings and radio ads against Chip Flowers, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer. Mr. Bonini falsely asserts that clients of Mr. Flowers’ successful small business may conflict with the current operations of the state treasurer’s office. Unlike Mr. Bonini, Mr. Flowers is not a government official and has no conflict of interest issues at this time. Upon election, Mr. Flowers will have no management role in the daily operation of his successful small business and in accordance with the Rules of Professional Responsilibity of the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware, no client of the law firm will have a contract with the state treasurer’s office. We kindly encourage Mr. Bonini to cease issuing falsehoods and negative mailings and issue his plan to help move our economy forward. The people of Delaware deserve solutions, not slander.”

For immediate release, October 18, 2010
Contact: Larry Nagengast, Senior Advisor, 302-373-5254
larry@chipflowers.com

Wilmington, Delaware (October 18, 2010) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has endorsed Chip Flowers, Democratic candidate for Delaware state treasurer.

Bloomberg, an independent who has endorsed candidates from both political parties throughout the current election cycle, is endorsing Flowers because of the centrist economic policies set forth in his plan, “The Flowers Framework for Restoring Prosperity,” and commitment to revamping the state treasurer’s office to focus on fiscal responsibility, economic growth, effective government, innovation and restoring prosperity to the people of the state of Delaware.

In announcing the endorsement and citing the need to promote the next generation of public leaders, Bloomberg said, “It is my privilege to endorse Chip Flowers as Delaware’s next state treasurer. Chip’s creative plan, along with his impeccable academic credentials and success in the business community, will make him a strong asset to Delaware. I look forward to working with Chip over the coming years and developing a strong working relationship between our city and the Delaware’s treasurer’s office in moving our economy forward.”

“I am humbled by the receiving the endorsement of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is not only a dedicated and respected public servant, but a true leader and trailblazer in our nation’s financial community,” Flowers said. “For a young aspiring public servant, Mayor Bloomberg’s practical governing style has been instrumental in developing my own career path and I am grateful for his support.”

Following the precedent set by Mayor Bloomberg in New York City, if legally permissible under Delaware law, Flowers has pledged to accept a $1 in salary for the first year of his term to assist Delaware in its cost-cutting measures. “As shown by Mayor Bloomberg, those individuals with the personal means to forgo a state salary in this difficult economic climate should consider returning the money to the people,” Flowers said.

Bloomberg, in his third term as mayor of New York City, is the founder and principal owner of Bloomberg L.P., a financial news and information services media company. A lifelong Democrat before seeking elective office, Bloomberg switched his registration in 2001 and ran for mayor as a Republican, winning the election that year and a second term in 2005. He left the Republican Party in 2007 and is currently an independent, earning the support and respect of voters across the political spectrum.

Flowers, founder and managing director of The Flowers Counsel Group, LLC, a law firm that advises Fortune 500 companies on procurement issues and acquisitions, previously worked in the White House Office of Political Affairs under President Bill Clinton and was a Delaware delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Flowers majored in economics at the University of Pennsylvania and received his law degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Georgetown University. He later earned a Masters of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Clients of the Flowers Counsel Group include DuPont, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Barclay’s Bank Delaware, ING Bank FSB, Harvard University and the Buccini/Pollin Group.

To learn more about the Flowers campaign and his proposals, “The Flowers Framework for Restoring Prosperity,” go to www.chipflowers.com.

For immediate release, October 17, 2010
Contact: Larry Nagengast, Senior Advisor, 302-373-5254

Wilmington, Delaware – The Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), the state’s largest union representing educators, announced that it has endorsed Chip Flowers, Democratic candidate for Delaware State Treasurer.

“As a product of a family of educators, I am truly honored to receive the prestigious endorsement of the DSEA. I am grateful that the DSEA, after evaluating both candidates for this important office, endorsed my candidacy and vision for our state treasurer’s office. I look forward to working with the DSEA and its membership in achieving many of the goals set forth in my plan, The Flowers Framework to Restore Prosperity,” said Flowers.

The Delaware State Education Association, a union of public school employees, advocates for the rights and interests of its members and outstanding public education for all students.

For immediate release, October 11, 2010
Contact: Larry Nagengast, Senior Advisor, 302-373-5254
larry@chipflowers.com

Asserting that “jobs and growing our economy should be a huge priority of next State Treasurer,” Chip Flowers, Democratic candidate for the office, clearly and concisely outlined his proposals in a debate Monday night on WDEL radio against his incumbent state senator opponent.

“It’s time for a bold plan that promotes growth and economic prosperity,” Flowers said, emphasizing a theme that has resonated with voters throughout his campaign.

“We have said all along that this election is about the power of centrist ideas, not an extreme agenda, and tonight’s debate showed that Chip has the ideas to move our state’s finances forward,” said Dustin Parker, Flowers for Treasurer campaign manager.

On November 2, voters will choose between Flowers and his opponent, an incumbent state senator.

Flowers, founder and managing director of The Flowers Counsel Group, LLC, a law firm that advises Fortune 500 companies on procurement issues and acquisitions, previously worked in the White House Office of Political Affairs under President Bill Clinton and was a Delaware delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Flowers majored in economics at the University of Pennsylvania and received his law degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Georgetown University. He later earned a Masters of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Clients of the Flowers Counsel Group include DuPont, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, Barclay’s Bank Delaware, ING Bank FSB, Harvard University and the Buccini/Pollin Group.

To learn more about the Flowers campaign and his proposals, “The Flowers Framework for Restoring Prosperity,” go to www.chipflowers.com.

Additional details to follow shortly!