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The Appleton Post-Crescent has just posted video of an incident on Friday in which an anti-Romney protester is seen disrupting an appearance by state Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills).

In the video, Darling is talking at the event near Appleton when the protester interrupts and attempts to ask a question: "Why are you against Planned Parenthood?"

When the protester is asked to wait, the protester spits on another woman.

The protester reportedly complained that she had been scratched.

In a phone interview, Darling said she was speaking when the woman, identified by the Post-Crescent as Mary Hoglund, interrupted.

"She was just so rude and disrespectful," Darling said.

Darling said she told the woman she should leave the meeting. "She resisted,' Darling said.

Town of Grand Chute police were called. Greg Peterson, chief of police for the Town of Grand Chute, said he was looking into the incident.

Asked if she thought the protester should be charged, Darling said that would be up to the police.

The incident occurred at an event called "Wisconsin Women for Mitt." Darling said it was unfortunate that the meeting was disrupted but said people were "energized and enthusiastic" about the Romney-Paul Ryan ticket.

In addition to Darling, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch attended the meeting.

Here is the video: