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House Speaker John Boehner, a Republican from West Chester, Ohio, is accused of "electile dysfunction" in a Tea Party challenger's campaign ad.

(Associated Press)

A Tea Party backed primary challenger to House Speaker John Boehner of West Chester started running an entertaining campaign ad this weekend that parodies a pharmaceutical pitch to claim he's the remedy for Boehner's "electile dysfunction."

"Sometimes, when a politician has been in DC too long, it goes to his head and he just can't seem to get the job done," says the online ad for

a high school teacher who resides in Troy. "Used on a daily basis, Winteregg in Congress will help you every time the moment is right to have your voice heard on the federal level."

Spokesmen for Boehner's political campaign and House of Representatives office did not respond to a Monday request for comment on the ad, which claims other "electile dysfunction" symptoms may include "extreme skin discoloration," smoking, golf, and the "inability to punch oneself out a wet paper bag or maintain a spine in the face of liberal opposition."

"If you have a Boehner lasting longer than 23 years, seek immediate medical attention," it advises.

Although Federal Election Commission records show Winteregg's campaign has raised about $43,000 this election cycle and spent roughly $17,000, a group called the

has spent

to back Winteregg and oppose Boehner. Boehner's re-election campaign typically raises and spends several million dollars in every election cycle.

Facing a May 6 primary challenge from three Republicans including Winteregg, Boehner

in his district for the first time in four years. A Dayton-based outside group called

has spent

to support his reelection.