Dirty Tricks in NorCo Council At-Large Race

So I am sitting at home, relaxing after dinner with my wife, when my phone rings.

I look at the Caller-Id before answering.

It reads: "Easton PA, 484-548-6400."

So I answer. I say "Hello." No response. I say "Hello", again. No answer

Then, as I am about to hang up, I hear a voice.

The voice tells me. Do not vote for Peg Ferraro. Peg Ferraro is bad. Peg Ferraro did nothing on her previous term on council. (Note: I am paraphrasing, I did not have time to write it down)

Now I know that Tony Branco is the Democrat running against Republican Peg Ferraro for the Northampton County Council At-Large Seat.

I say to my wife, that is weird, and proceed to explain the call to her. She says that is very weird...considering we live in Lehigh County. (Note: We did live in Northampton County until 2 years ago when we moved to a nice place on the West Side, within walking distance to downtown)

Curious as to the origin of this call, since the voice left no clue as to who was responsible, I google the phone number.

My search reveals that this number has been used in other races. Including a local district justice race and a Bucks County election.

I also found out the number is registered to a ATX Communications.

Calling the number just led to a message saying I reached a disconnected number. I am guessing the number is an outgoing number only.

I hope that Tony Branco is not behind this. I would hope that he is above this. He seems like a nice guy.

Dirty politics is one thing. But anonymous dirty politics has no place in a county council race.