Hey, Associated Press, did Dick Cheney pay for his NASCAR tickets?

Since the Associated Press was so concerned a month or so ago that Harry Reid was invited to tour a few boxing matches in Nevada, without paying for the privilege, I'm just wondering why AP didn't bother inquiring in today's story whether Dick Cheney paid for his VIP access to the NASCAR race.

We also find out in the article that earlier this year Cheney threw "out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals home opener." Did Cheney pay for the chance to attend that game?

Or doesn't the Associated Press go after Republicans? Stay tuned.

PS Does NASCAR ever invite Democrats to any of these things? It seems all I ever hear about is Republicans starting these races.