Here is an interesting discussion about the impact of tort reform issues in the upcoming election. Or rather, the lack of impact. It seems that the trial lawyers have lavished so much money on their friends (i.e., Democrats) that they will be pretty much immune from any efforts at curbing tort litigation excesses. There is a mention of Heath Shuler as a “conservative ” Democrat — but not because he disagrees with the trial bar.

Along with Big Labor, the trial bar runs one of the most successful political rackets going.