Professional Journalism At Work

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You wonder why a writer who has enough credentials to be hired by Associated Press would use this phrase: (Taken from the article below about Bush's visit to Germany)

Bush was fulsome in his praise of Merkel as smart, spirited and "plenty capable."

According to The Free dictionary.com/

ful·some (flsm)
adj.
1. Offensively flattering or insincere. See Synonyms at unctuous.
2. Offensive to the taste or sensibilities.
3. Usage Problem Copious or abundant.

Or maybe they said exactly what they meant .... ?????