Indiana's 8th: Hostettler in trouble

We last visited John Hostettler about a year ago when he discussed dismantling the current court system and ignoring rulings he did not agree with. Since then, he has voted against reconstruction aid for Katrina decimated areas while he has a hand out to rebuild his own.

Hostettler has managed to eke out wins the last few election cycles, garnering a vote of about 53%. This time around, it seems like Democrats in the area have found a worthwhile opponent. And it shows in the latest poll numbers:

Sixth-term Indiana incumbent Rep. John Hostettler (R-Ind.) is trailing Democratic challenger Brad Ellsworth 41 percent to 44 percent in a recent poll, according to the Howey Political Report, a weekly briefing on Indiana politics.

Fred Yang of Garin-Hart-Yang, the consulting firm that conducted the poll and is working on behalf of Ellsworth, contended that without the "leaners," Hostettler garners only 34 percent support.

Brad Ellsworth already has more cash on hand than Hostettler, but that's no reason not to send him a little more scratch to help keep him out in front and give the folks of Southwestern Indiana a congressman to be proud of.

So get busy helping here.