Keira told her colleagues she is voting for John Harrison as president. When her colleagues asked her the reason for her choice, Keira explained that since everyone says Mr. Harrison is the most qualified candidate, he is obviously best choice for president. Which type of logical fallacy is illustrated here?

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Keira's reasoning falls under the bandwagon fallacy, which occurs when the popularity of a proposition is used as evidence of its truthfulness or correctness. She bases her decision on the fact that "everyone says" Mr. Harrison is the most qualified, rather than on direct evidence of his qualifications or policies.

Keira Told Her Colleagues She Is Voting for John Harrison