AP uncritically repeats baseless charge that "Obama would push" U.S. "into a Canada-like [health care] system"

From the July 18 Associated Press article by Charles Babington:

On the other side, a coalition of health insurance groups is readying TV ads opposing a public option for insurance. Other groups are airing ads suggesting that Obama would push the United States into a Canada-like system that would require long waits for important medical treatments.

Previously:

CNN.com joins Republican fear-mongering about Canadian-style health care

Sen. Sanders says Fox's Sullivan is pushing "bogus argument" regarding Canadian health care system

Fox's Baier falsely suggests Obama has cited Canada as possible health reform model