Two women, both Democrats, wanted to help out Dick Blumenthal's U.S. Senate campaign. One is semi-retired, the other is a local officeholder in Connecticut.
They contacted the campaign and waited for a response. And waited. And waited. But neither one received a call back.
That's puzzling. After all, you'd think a candidate locked in a high-stakes battle with a ultra-rich opponent would welcome a little free labor. Is it indicative of the tight circle that's closed in around Blumenthal, one that doesn't trust outsiders, even diehard Democrats?
"We're not turning anyone away," Blumenthal spokeswoman Maura Downes said.