GOP Rep. John Hostettler appears to be in serious trouble. A new poll released today by the Evansville Courier Press finds that Dem challenger Brad Ellsworth has widened his lead to 23 points, 55%-32%. Ellsworth has held a lead in recent polls, but nothing as yet has been comparable to today's spread. Interesting footnote: The Courier Press notes that the NRCC's main attack of late has moved away from a focus on Ellsworth's record and instead has spotlighted the fact that a vote for Ellsworth is a vote for future House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. It doesn't appear to be working in this district.