re: #897 Charles

Their “support” for tort reform is nothing but a political tool. They’re deeply in the pockets of the people who profit most from the current corrupt system, like all politicians are — the insurance companies and the trial lawyers.

The GOP is deep in the pockets of the Trial Lawyers? Then the Dems are in a lot deeper. Here is one trial lawyers association with 56,000 members and the stats show in 2008 they split their millions 95% to Dems and 5% to Republicans. I wouldn’t paint the two sides with the same brush when it comes to being subservient to trial lawyers. American Association for Justice:

Formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), this group of plaintiffs’ attorneys and others in the legal profession now goes by the name of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and boasts 56,000 members worldwide. A lobbying heavyweight, the association has been battling any attempt at tort reform, including recent proposals to cap awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. AAJ also lobbies Congress on any legislation that may inhibit the ability of consumers to bring lawsuits, particularly against health care providers, asbestos companies or insurance companies processing claims related to terrorism. The association favors Democrats, who oppose most attempts to initiate tort reform.