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Jay Townsend, a campaign spokesman for Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth (NY-19) has ignited a controversy after he said, “Let’s hurl some acid” at female Democratic senators.

Townsend’s comments (which have since been removed) were posted Thursday on a local Facebook discussion forum for New York’s 19 th congressional district. Townsend was responding to comments made by a commenter named “Tom” during an online debate over gas prices. Townsend wrote:

“Listen to Tom. What a little bee he has in his bonnet. Buzz Buzz. My question today … when is Tommy boy going to weigh in on all the Lilly Ledbetter hypocrites who claim to be fighting the War on Women? Let’s hurl some acid at those female democratic Senators who won’t abide the mandates they want to impose on the private sector.”

Hayworth’s office has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.