AP Watch 7/3

David Ammons comes very close to writing an even handed article on Cantwell's problems in Washington. He uses this paragraph:

"In a state that has shown no affection for Republicans in more than two decades of presidential elections, Cantwell would seem to have an easy time securing a second term amid President Bush's sagging approval ratings and discontent with the GOP-controlled Congress."

with the qualifier "presidential elections" to avoid mentioning that were it not for a bit of hanky panky in King County, Dino Rossi would be Governor and Gregoire would be doing whatever losing candidates do after elections.

Cantwell has the only statewide race in Washington this year. If there are no ballot initiatives of interest, turnout is likely to be as bad as in California. If the Seattle nutrooters remain apathetic about Cantwell then McGavick could be going to Washington.
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AP fails elementary logic with this headline: NYT: Bank Program Not News to Terrorists. If it is not news to terrorists, why is it news at all? It is rather unsurprising that AP is carrying water for fellow seditionists at the New York Times but must they descend into banal stupidity to do so? Has AP sunk to the Times level with regard to the depth of their cowardice in support of their lack of convictions? It certainly appears so.
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