“Free speech” protecting alcohol wholesalers from competition

Report: Texas Alcohol Wholesalers Lead the Nation in Political Contributions | Reuters

According to a new report issued today by the Specialty Wine Retailers Association, Texas alcohol wholesalers contributed $6,976,104 to state political campaigns between 2000 and 2006, more than wholesalers in any other state in the country.

Now why would they contribute so much?
Report: Texas [...]