Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid.
-If Ann so wishes, then Bill will be the president. Manuel is a public defender or Bill will be the president. Manuel is not a public defender. Therefore, Ann does not so wish.
A)Valid
B)Invalid

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The argument is invalid because it commits a logical fallacy. Even if Manuel is not a public defender and Bill will be the president, it does not logically follow that Ann does not wish for Bill to be the president. The premises do not necessarily lead to the conclusion.

Determine Whether the Argument Is Valid or Invalid