DeStefano calls on Wal-Mart to sell contraceptive in stores

[Nutmegger]

Mayor John DeStefano Jr., following state Comptroller Nancy Wyman’s lead, is asking Wal-Mart to stock emergency contraceptives.

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DeStefano, a Democratic candidate for governor, said it was important that Wal-Mart reverse its ban across the entire country and act in Connecticut before the General Assembly passes a law requiring it.

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On Friday, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he is preparing a formal legal opinion on the issue.

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While pharmacies are plentiful in Connecticut and Massachusetts, in other communities, Wal-Mart may be the only drug store available.

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Dannel Malloy, mayor of Stamford and DeStefano’s rival of the Democratic nod for governor, said he has been on record for the past two years in favor of a state law on the issue.

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A spokesman for Gov. M. Jodi Rell did not return a request for comment.

Do you think this should be turned into a campaign issue depending on Rell's stance?

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[Larkspur]

1. I'm glad that DeStefano did this

Malloy hasn't said anything about it, but right now I'm not enthused about either Dem gubernatorial candidate. I want to see them go after Rell and decrease her huge lead on them.

[CTyankee]

2. DeStef freakin' better do this!

He's the mayor of one of the most liberal cities in the U.S. for gawd's sake!