Female Democrats launch hashtag attack on Romney

Female House Democrats, including the chair of the Democratic National Committee, launched a hashtag attack on Mitt Romney Wednesday after his campaign stumbled over questions about his policy toward equal-pay legislation.

Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.) and Rosa DeLauro (Conn.) started tweeting the hashtag #WellGetBackToYouOnThat in reference to a Romney adviser's response when asked during a conference call whether Romney supported the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

The bill, signed into law by Obama in 2009, expanded workers’ ability to sue over equal-pay discrimination claims.

“We'll get back to you on that,” a Romney adviser answered. Romney's campaign later clarified that "of course" the candidate supported pay equality for women.

Voters deserve to know: If a bill to repeal Lilly Ledbetter Act were in front of Romney, would he veto or sign it? #WellGetBackToYouOnThat

— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) April 11, 2012

Romney campaign’s inability to articulate a position on fundamental right like pay equity is appalling. #WellGetBackToYouOnThat

— Rosa DeLauro (@rosadelauro) April 11, 2012

The war over female voters has intensified in recent weeks after a Gallup poll showed a wide gender gap in support for Romney vs. President Obama in 12 swing states, with Obama leading. Romney made an aggressive bid for women this week, seeking to convince them Obama's policies have failed to help find them jobs.

Female House Republicans who support Romney jumped to defend his record on women, with the campaign sending out counter-attacks on President Obama's policy failures for women all Wednesday afternoon. But no opposing hashtag popped up on Twitter. Romney tweeted using the hashtag #ObamaLegacy and Rep. Mary Bono Mack (Calif.) used #ObamaIsntWorking.

This post was updated at 4:18 p.m.

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