Former Sen. Brian Kelsey prepares to enter Nashville's federal courthouse on Aug. 11., 2023, for sentencing in a federal campaign finance scheme. (Photo: John Partipilo)Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey might not have as much pull as he thinks with the Tennessee Legislature. Not only did lawmakers decline to take up an amendment he wanted this session to pay for his federal legal defense with state campaign funds, the legislature on the final day a…