package apport 2.19.1-0ubuntu3 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration

[Derek]

either python or software center not sure

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 15.10
Package: apport 2.19.1-0ubuntu3
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.2.0-23.28-generic 4.2.6
Uname: Linux 4.2.0-23-generic x86_64
ApportLog:

ApportVersion: 2.19.1-0ubuntu3
Architecture: amd64
Date: Sat Jan 16 08:53:00 2016
DuplicateSignature: package:apport:2.19.1-0ubuntu3: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 2015-12-28 (19 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 15.10 "Wily Werewolf" - Release amd64 (20151021)
PackageArchitecture: all
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.18.2ubuntu5.1
 apt 1.0.10.2ubuntu1
SourcePackage: apport
Title: package apport 2.19.1-0ubuntu3 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)