The Associated Press should be dismissed as playing any kind of role with respect to American governance reporting, as the AP is highly biased in the direction of its own ill formed and ignorant point of view. A point of view that was formulated around the time world war two was raging across the planet. Don't believe me - strike up a conversation with any "reporter" working for the AP at the state capitol or wherever they may be found to confirm they are among the ignorati. The SA has a contract to print this (_____ what's an acceptable word for garbage) instead of doing its own heavy lifting.....