A Politician Argued That He Was the "Economy Candidate" in the Campaign

Multiple Choice

A politician argued that he was the "economy candidate" in the campaign because he understood how the economy works. He said, "Because of my economic savvy, I am the candidate who understands the economy." The politician shows the error of _____ in his form of reasoning or argumentation.

A) circular reasoning
B) argument from ignorance
C) belief perseverance
D) asserting the consequent