"My opponent says we can lower taxes.He can't be believed or trusted.Ten years ago,he admitted to being an alcoholic." What fallacy is being committed in this statement?
A)Faulty cause
B)Hasty generalization
C)Appeal to popularity
D)Appeal to authority
E)Ad hominem attack

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This is an ad hominem attack. The speaker is attacking the opponent's personal character rather than addressing their argument about lowering taxes. The fact that the opponent admitted to being an alcoholic ten years ago is irrelevant to their ability to lower taxes.

"My Opponent Says We Can Lower Taxes