Using the state's Freedom of Information Act, Linda McMahon's campaign has requested copies of Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's daily calendar. If last month's entries are typical, the datebook isn't exactly crammed with events.
In fact, most dates have just one event listed -- and several pages are completely blank. The remainder of the entries involve public events, interviews and the like.
A sampling:
Wed., July 14 11:45 a.m.--Interview here w\Fox 61 re: Craigslist
Thur., July 15 5-8 p.m.--St. Francis Hospital Cancer Center FR @ home of Mark and Barbara Gordon
Sat., July 17 11 a.m.---St. Vincent's Park City Regatta 2010 at Fayerweather Yacht Club
11 a.m.--Deep River Ancient Muster Parade
The less-than demanding public schedule would appear to undercut Blumenthal's image as the activist public servant who spends every waking moment fighting for truth and justice.
But Tara Downes, spokeswoman for the attorney general's office, said his calendar "typically has never included any of his daily internal staff meetings or other activities in the office. His calendar generally has recorded invitations, meetings or events involving the general public and others, whether or not he actually attended the events.
"Because many public events may be perceived as political, few -- if any -- are now included on his office schedule."
And, Downes said, "Nothing has changed about Dick's commitment to fighting for Connecticut consumers and taxpayers."