Here's tonight's run-down of the Congressional races:

GOP Candidate's Ad: Democrats Have Blown Up Our (Fiscal) Houses
Wow. Check out this truly amazing new ad from former Rep. Melissa Hart (R-PA), who lost her re-election in an upset in 2006, and is now in a rematch against Democratic Rep. Jason Altmire. The ad accuses the Democratic Congress of blowing up America's fiscal house:

Unfortunately, it looks like no real explosions were used in the making of this ad. Hart's campaign manager informed Election Central that the ad was most likely done with computers.

Franken's Closing Argument: Coleman Is "Trying To Fool You"
Here's Al Franken's new attack ad against Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN), accusing him of running a "fake positive campaign" and lying about his political record and personal scandals:

"Norm Coleman really did take 52 trips paid for by special interests -- remember Alaska?" the announcer says. "Norm Coleman really does live in a million-dollar home owned by his special-interest friend. Norm Coleman really has voted with George Bush almost 90% of the time."

Idaho Farmer: Sali Is Still Stiffing Me On Farm Lease
Robert DeShazo, an Idaho farmer and lifelong Republican, is now attacking endangered GOP Rep. Bill Sali for having allegedly failed to pay him for the lease on a farm -- a debt that has lingered for over 30 years. Deshazo says Sali signed a contract to pay $15,000 in 1977 to lease land and farming equipment, but the checks bounced and the debt has still not been paid. Deshazo added that Sali failed to take care of the equipment, too.

Poll: Uncle Ted Going Down In Flames
The new Research 2000 poll of Alaska suggests that Sen. Ted Stevens' (R-AK) felony conviction has not gone over well back home. Dem candidate Mark Begich now leads Stevens 58%-36%, after having led Stevens by only 48%-46% two weeks ago.

Another Poll Gives Wicker Big Lead
A new Research 2000 poll shows appointed Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), who has been a major Democratic target in the quest for 60 seats, with a healthy lead over Democratic candidate Ronnie Musgrove. The numbers: Wicker 51%, Musgrove 44%, with a ±4% margin of error. This still will likely stay GOP.

More Polls Say Atheist-Baiter Dole Is Losing
Two more polls today are finding Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC), who has taken to calling Democratic challenger Kay Hagan a tool of atheists, trailing in the polls. Research 2000 has Hagan ahead 50%-45%, with a ±4% margin of error, and CNN has Hagan ahead 53%-44%, outside the ±4% margin of error.

McConnell Sics The Hounds Right Back At Lunsford
Mitch McConnell has this new attack ad against Democratic businessman Bruce Lunsford, getting revenge on Lunsford for ripping off an old campaign gimmick from McConnell's 1984 campaign, in which hound dogs hunt down a frightened incumbent Senator:

"Bruce Lunsford steals a famous old commercial -- but what would these old hounds find if they went looking for Lunsford?" the announcer says, followed by the hound dogs looking for Lunsford in his many homes all across the country.