Turmoil as Dems help pass tort reform

Last week Senate Bill 68, Gov. Brian Kemp’s prized tort reform bill, passed the House by a 91-82 margin, with zero votes to spare.  But with some GOP holdouts opposed, it was a trio of Democrat lawmakers who actually got the bill across the finish line, much to the chagrin of their party colleagues.  Democratic state Reps. Michelle Au of Johns Creek, Mack Jackson of Sandersville and Carl Gilliard of Savannah all voted ‘yes’ on the bill, drawing fierce criticism from Dem leadership.  The bickering got so bad, in fact, that Jackson says he’s considering flipping parties completely and joining the GOP.  The bill required some intense behind-the-scenes lobbying, but by failing to hold ranks and stop the bill, House Democrats find themselves SINKING…