1.  What type of bias does the Associated Press reporter Chris Tomlinson display in his interpretation of conservative Sen. Ted Cruz's speech?

2.  From the AP website, former board chairman Frank Batten said: “The people of the AP are part of the fabric of freedom. They are the honest messengers... always committed to getting out the news as thoroughly and as accurately as possible.”  Do you think Mr. Tomlinson's report on Sen. Cruz's speech fulfills this mission?  Explain your answer.

3.  From the AP's "Statement of News Values and Principles":  "...we must be fair. Whenever we portray someone in a negative light, we must make a real effort to obtain a response from that person. When mistakes are made, they must be corrected – fully, quickly and ungrudgingly. And ultimately, it means it is the responsibility of every one of us to ensure that these standards are upheld. Any time a question is raised about any aspect of our work, it should be taken seriously.
Read the "Background" below about the Associated Press.  Why is it especially important for all AP reporters to be fair and accurate?