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- After Politico ran a story this morning claiming that representatives of the National Republican Senatorial Committee asked that a "hicky" - looking people be cast in a commercial for John Raese, NRSC officials reached out to Sam Stein with an e-mail they claim repudiate that claim.

HUFFPOST HILL - OCTOBER 7TH, 2010 The Huffington Post News Team 2010

* But: Rasmussen has Raese up by seven, which, if true, would be a bit of a reversal of Dem Joe Manchin's "hicky" - fueled momentum.

Happy Hour Roundup Greg Sargent 2010

Joe Manchin's (D) Senate campaign is up with a new ad seeking to capitalize on a flap over a recent Republican ad that sought "hicky" actors, but national GOP strategists say it's out of line.

Voters still want pork in their home districts Chris Cillizza 2010

There is no evidence that Raese had anything to do with the ad, and the NRSC has taken strides to distance itself from the request for "hicky" actors.

Voters still want pork in their home districts Chris Cillizza 2010

But if it's true that the person who used the "hicky" language was twice removed from the NRSC, I'm with Sam: I'm not sure this should be driving our day.

Is the "hicky" actor in GOP ad a non-story? Greg Sargent 2010

* Did "hicky" rescue the West Virginia Senate seat for Dems?

The Morning Plum Greg Sargent 2010

The ad agency is where the term "hicky" initiated.

Voters still want pork in their home districts Chris Cillizza 2010

As for the actors themselves, actors appear in ads on both sides -- it's the "hicky" language that made this a story.

Is the "hicky" actor in GOP ad a non-story? Greg Sargent 2010

Senate seat, is out with a new campaign ad taking aim at a spot released by Republicans last week in which "hicky" actors were hired to portray state voters.

Joe Manchin 'Hicky' Ad Hammers GOP Opponent (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

The NRSC's admission came after Politico reported this morning that the person who the NRSC blamed was denying any involvement in use of the "hicky" language -- and had supplied an email proving it.

NRSC admits responsiblity for `hicky' language Greg Sargent 2010