Lois Is Running for Political Office

Lois is running for political office.She trails the incumbent and decides to start running a series of "attack ads." The attack ads are very effective and one week before the election it appears that she has drawn even with her opponent.Lois admits that the attack ads were exaggerations and contained some distortions.Which statement is correct?

A) Lois has engaged in unethical behavior.
B) Lois has engaged in ethical behavior since she has an obligation to her supporters to run a campaign that will help her get elected.
C) It is not possible to determine whether Lois's attack ads were ethical or unethical.
D) Assuming Lois's attack ads were unethical,her conduct is justified and proper if she gets elected.