New attack ad asks what Evan Bayh, dead people, and convicts have in common

An attack ad against Evan Bayh had a spooky twist.
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Indiana Democratic Senate candidate Evan Bayh has weathered a flurry of attacks from critics who have been eager to hammer him on everything from living out of state (Bayh has two homes in Washington, one in Florida, and a condo in Indianapolis) to making millions since leaving the Senate in 2011 ($6 million in 2015 and 2016). Still, between Oct. 3 and 24, Bayh has managed to stay an average of 3.7 points up on his Republican opponent, Indiana Rep. Todd Young.

But the latest ad attacking Bayh comes from the ESAFund, "an independent organization that proudly supports candidates who favor enhancing free enterprise and balancing the budget," and it finds Bayh so appalling it nearly suggests dressing up as him for Halloween.

"What do Bayh, dead people, and convicts have in common?" the ad asks. The spooky answer to that riddle can be found below. Jeva Lange

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.