— The American Bar Association has issued a rare “not qualified” rating to an Omaha attorney and former state prosecutor who has been nominated for a seat on the 8th U.S. More than 200 people, including lawyers, judges and other associated with Grasz, were contacted by the investigators. Grasz was out of the office Tuesday and did not immediately return a message left for him there by The Associated Press. Sasse’s office took issue with the ABA’s rating, saying the ABA has a “long history of politically liberal activism.” The association says its process of evaluating judicial nominees is nonpartisan. “Steve has always enjoyed a reputation for honesty, impeccable integrity and dedication to the rule of law,” Gilg’s letter said.

Source: National Post October 31, 2017 22:18 UTC