During election season, mudslinging and making negative comments about an opponent's character is a common political strategy. What type of argument fallacy does this describe?
A) Faulty cause-and-effect argument
B) Character assassination
C) Ad hominem
D) Non sequitur

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This describes an ad hominem fallacy, where instead of attacking the opponent's argument, the focus is on attacking their character or personal traits.

During Election Season, Mudslinging and Making Negative Comments About an Opponent's