A political candidate stated that she would work to improve education as the "education candidate," and that she understood issues related to education. She further stated that people should vote for her because she was the only candidate who really comprehended education. Has she made a thinking or argumentation error?
A) Yes, her argument was circular.
B) Yes, she asserted the consequent.
C) Yes, she made an unwarranted assumption.
D) No, she drew a well-reasoned conclusion.

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The candidate's argument is circular because she is essentially saying that she is the only candidate who understands education because she is the "education candidate." This is a circular argument because the premise (she is the "education candidate") is the same as the conclusion (she is the only candidate who understands education).

A Political Candidate Stated That She Would Work to Improve