For Immediate Release (August 27, 2010)
Wilmington, Del. – On August 27, the Flowers for Treasurer Campaign implemented a variety of state-of-the-art security measures aimed at preventing negative campaign tactics and designed to capture those individuals seeking to tamper with the primary process. While many of the security measures implemented are confidential, the Flowers campaign is disclosing certain measures to the public to increase awareness.
First, authorized representatives of the Flowers campaign will only communicate to Delaware voters by telephone during the hours of 9:30am – 6:30pm (Monday – Saturday). The campaign will not call from a “BLOCKED” or “UNLISTED” telephone number and the campaign maintains a daily rotating log of approved telephone numbers used by our team to communicate with voters. If you receive a call (i) outside the hours listed above or (ii) from a “BLOCKED” or “UNLISTED” telephone number, please call (302) 656-7360 and our campaign will assist you in gathering the necessary information for the appropriate federal and state authorities.
Second, in preparation for false attack advertisements and/or mailings to potential primary voters, in addition to other confidential measures, the Flowers campaign has authorized the use of “rapid response” robocalls, emails and text messaging to a significant number of Delaware voters (that can be initiated within minutes) to dispel false and inaccurate information. The Flowers campaign has authorized this rapid response activity to occur, if necessary, up to (and through) Election Day.
Finally, the Flowers campaign has created a special task force designed to monitor campaign activities leading up to the primary election on September 14. If you believe that you have been a victim of a false communication or other negative campaign tactic, please contact (302) 656-7360 and a member of the special task force will reach out to you and provide you with guidance.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain the integrity of the primary election process and we look forward to earning your vote on September 14!
Your Flowers for Treasurer Campaign Team
