This seems to be more and more common: wire service reports on speeches and events that haven’t happened yet. AP Democratic shill Jennifer Loven has filed one of the more egregious examples, lavishing praise on Barack Obama before he’s even said a word: Obama aims for sober honesty, optimism in address.

He enters the chamber to lawmakers of both parties hanging into the aisle for a chance to shake his hand or exchange a word. The gallery is filled, including a special section hosted by first lady Michelle Obama in which guests are selected to serve as living symbols of the president’s goals. Cramming the floor are the leaders of the federal government: Supreme Court justices, all but one Cabinet member—held away in case disaster strikes—and nearly every member of Congress.