CINCINNATI -- Jean Schmidt, the freshman congresswoman from Ohio's 2nd District, has kept quiet since her remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives Friday, News 5's John London reported.

Although Schmidt completed her 59th marathon Sunday in Philadelphia, she's not been able to outrun the controversy created by her remarks.

"(State Rep. Danny Bubp) also asked me to send Congressman Murtha a message that, 'Cowards cut and run, Marines never do'," Schmidt said during a debate over a resolution to immediately withdraw troops from Iraq.

She later asked for the remark to be removed from the congressional record and even made an apology to Murtha, a former Marine and decorated war veteran. But Schmidt has made no public comment since then.

Her chief of staff told News 5 interview requests are coming in from nearly every national media outlet, and she's treating all of them the same way -- with silence.

"She's a super freshman," a radio talk-show caller said. "She's the newest member of the House. You're supposed to keep your mouth shut for a few months."

As she tried to get some pre-marathon rest, Schmidt was spoofed on "Saturday Night Live."

"John Murtha was a decorated, 37-year veteran. Jean Schmidt, I'm guessing -- judging from her outfit -- was a 1970s gymnast," SNL's Tina Fey said.

Her local office said Schmidt continues doing the work of her district, while her national office said the situation is "way too partisan right now."

"Hopefully, when things calm down, we can have a rational discussion," said Barry Bennett, Schmidt's chief of staff.

One woman from Oakley isn't waiting for that day -- she spent part of Monday morning outside Schmidt's congressional office in protest.

"Her voice box is full. Her e-mail is full. And I just couldn't sit. I came out here, and I'm just voicing my opinion in a peaceful way," Kristin Kramer said.