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Colorado Senate (tip sheet)

• In "Choked," Mark Udall (D) says solving the energy crisis through a comprehensive plan is key to helping families stay afloat financially.

• The American Future Fund criticizes the "Gang of 10" proposal addressing oil prices in "Crippling" and chides Udall for supporting it.

Kentucky Senate (tip sheet)

• Businessman Bruce Lunsford (D) claims that GOP incumbent Mitch McConnell and his "Big Oil buddies" are reaping huge financial rewards while Kentuckians struggle to get by in "How Are You Doing?"

Louisiana Senate (tip sheet)

• In "Oil," an announcer praises incumbent Mary Landrieu (D) for opening up land for offshore drilling -- a move he says her "confused" opponent has rejected.

• State Treasurer John Kennedy (R) mocks Landrieu for trying to scare voters while suggesting that her policy towards illegal immigrants is what's really frightening in "Scary Mary."

Maine Senate (tip sheet)

• Democratic Rep. Tom Allen released two biographical spots: "Right Choice" outlines his record in Congress and "Pressure" discusses why he's running for Senate.

New Hampshire Senate (tip sheet)

• In "Hurting," the American Future Fund berates former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D) for opposing domestic oil drilling; the group applauds incumbent John Sununu (R) for supporting energy proposals and encourages him to vote in favor of domestic drilling.

New Mexico Senate (tip sheet)

• In "Strange," Club For Growth berates Rep. Mark Udall (D) for what it claims are contradictory stances on property rights and urges him to support offshore drilling.

Oregon Senate (tip sheet)

• Incumbent Republican Gordon Smith's camp puts together clips from news programs to show that he broke ranks with President Bush over the war in Iraq in "Iraqi News."

• In his first ad of the general election, "Oregon Deserves Better," Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley accuses Smith of ignoring the real issues in his TV ads.