In a coup for the Flowers campaign, former Republican and current Independent New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has endorsed Chip Flowers in his race to become Delaware’s next Treasurer. This is a huge, massive and very unexpected blow to Colin Bonini’s campaign.
From the press release:
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.”
Flowers also stated that he would follow Mayor Bloomberg’s lead and only accept a $1.00 yearly salary in his first year, if such is legal under Delaware law.