Bill Hobbs notes that the Tennessee Association for Justice (previously the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association) was still shoveling campaign contributions to State Rep. (and then-House Judiciary Chairman) Rob Briley well after his arrest for DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and felony evading arrest. From the article,

Randy Kinnard, the PAC’s treasurer, explained why they gave Briley more than the other members of the Judiciary Committee.

“We anticipated a very competitive race for him in the next election,” Kinnard said. “That was high on our agenda. And another thing that was high on our agenda is that in the past his voting record has shown to us that his mind and his thinking and his heart take into consideration our clients’ needs.” (emphasis added)

Hobbs titles his post, “Trial lawyers still love Briley.” Whether or not they love him, they sure feel like they can trust him. Too bad his wife and children, constituents and law enforcement can’t say the same.