Jay Townsend, the staffer for Rep. Nan Hayworth who suggested that people "throw some acid" at female Democratic senators, has resigned. Here's the statement from Hayworth:

Jay Townsend has offered, and I have accepted, his resignation from his position with my campaign. Now let’s return to talking about issues that really matter to families: job creation, spending restraint and economic development.

Townsend’s comments caused strong controversy over the weekend.