Here's some comic relief while you're waiting for the Republican Convention programming tonight: Some wacky down-ticket ads.

First up is this spot from GOP Senator Elizabeth Dole, who is in a close race with Democrat Kay Hagan in recent polls. Her new ad fires back at Hagan's attacks -- by calling Hagan a yapping little dog:

"So bark away, fibber Kay," the announcer says. "That dog don't hunt."

Check out some more interesting ads after the jump.

Here's a DSCC ad running against GOP Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon, in which a woman isn't just deciding to vote against him, she's dumping him:

"This relationship with Gordon Smith," the woman says, "it just isn't working for me."

Here's an ad from Jeanne Shaheen in the New Hampshire Senate race, with a look-alike of Republican incumbent John Sununu digging a massive hole in the ground, representing what GOP rule has done to the country:

And Paris Hilton's name is coming up in politics yet again. Here's a really funny ad from Nick Leibham, the Democrat running against GOP Rep. Brian Bilbray in a deep-red California district:

"What do Paris Hilton and Brian Bilbray have in common?" the announcer asks. "Well, they both do -- nothing."

It should be noted that this ad's central claim just isn't true. Paris Hilton has formulated a comprehensive energy plan for the American people.