These four statements are made by candidates for the U.S. Senate. Which one attempts to use a "thin entering wedge" to convince the voters?
A) "Economic experts agree that the growing national debt will be the ruin of this country."
B) "Banning assault weapons today will create a police state of unarmed citizens tomorrow."
C) "Illegal immigrants take jobs away from American citizens. I know, I've seen a few do it."
D) "Jobs, jobs, jobs! They're the only answer to America's future."

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Statement B attempts to use a "thin entering wedge" by suggesting that banning assault weapons will lead to a police state, which could potentially convince voters to oppose gun control measures.

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