Official statement from the Flowers for Treasurer Campaign on negative “push-poll” conducted by the Bonini campaign:
“Unfortunately, our opponent, Colin Bonini, has decided to respond to our strong poll numbers with negativity and irrelevancy. Mr. Bonini’s campaign, taking the political low road, is conducting a typical “push poll,” a handful of legitimate questions followed by a couple of questions designed to mislead potential voters.
One question attempts to link Chip Flowers, Democratic nominee for state treasurer, to the state’s purchase of two golf courses several years ago. It’s a bogus question, as Mr. Flowers was not associated with state government at the time of the purchase; however, Mr. Bonini was — as a state Senator — but he did nothing to prevent the purchase he now complains about.
The other question asks whether Mr. Flowers’ preferences in clothing and vacation spots would impact his support among voters. Asking such a question demonstrates how out of touch Mr. Bonini is with Delaware citizens. While Mr. Bonini worries about clothing labels, Mr. Flowers aims to strengthen our state’s economy, improve the return on the state’s investments and help create jobs for people who need them. While we recognize Mr. Bonini does not have the necessary credentials in the key areas of business, finance or economics, Mr. Flowers believes that Delawareans want a qualified treasurer who will do more to earn his pay — a treasurer who will work positively to strengthen the state’s economic condition, a treasurer who will work to bring jobs to the state and to be an advocate for our small businesses.”
