But Jensen loves them now

Former Rep. Scott Jensen was part of the crowd that loves to beat up on trial lawyers because they tend to support Democrats in elections. They do this because Republicans have made it almost a sport to see who can introduce the most bills that will limit the ability of people to use trial lawyers to have full access to the court system to protect their rights.

When he was in office he voted for numerous bills to restrict people's ability to go to court, even in the last session he was in office. He voted for SB 58 this session, that would keep consumers from suing certain companies and provide a product liability exemption. He also voted for AB 778, which would have provided protection for the lead paint and other industries from being held liable for damages.

Now that Scott Jensen wants to protect his right to a full airing out in the court system, who does he turn to? A trial lawyer that is a big time Democrat. From Spivak and Bice:

Make no mistake about it: Scott Jensen, the ex-Assembly leader who is about to become a guest of the state, is pulling out all of the stops to get his felony convictions overturned.

The Brookfield Republican is even turning to one of the state's better known Democratic lawyers and to a New York-based law firm renowned for its legal skills and hefty fees.

Recently named to Jensen's defense team: Robert Friebert, a veteran player in local and national Democratic circles

The word "irony" almost doesn't cover this one.