package libpython2.7-minimal:amd64 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration

[DeAndre L]

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ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.04
Package: libpython2.7-minimal:amd64 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.15.0-36.39-generic 4.15.18
Uname: Linux 4.15.0-36-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelModules: lkp_Ubuntu_4_15_0_36_39_generic_50
ApportVersion: 2.20.9-0ubuntu7.2
AptOrdering: NULL: ConfigurePending
Architecture: amd64
Date: Fri May 17 17:41:09 2019
DpkgHistoryLog:
 Start-Date: 2019-05-17 17:41:08
 Commandline: apt-get install -f
 Requested-By: deandre (1000)
DpkgTerminalLog:
 dpkg: error processing package libpython2.7-minimal:amd64 (--configure):
  package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should
  reinstall it before attempting configuration
ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-09-26 (233 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS "Bionic Beaver" - Release amd64 (20180725)
Python3Details: /usr/bin/python3.6, Python 3.6.6, python3-minimal, 3.6.5-3ubuntu1
PythonDetails: /usr/bin/python2.7, Python 2.7.15rc1, python-minimal, 2.7.15~rc1-1
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.19.0.5ubuntu2
 apt 1.6.3ubuntu0.1
SourcePackage: python2.7
Title: package libpython2.7-minimal:amd64 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)