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Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: A politician claims Thompson is the best choice for leader simply because he is the only one against raising taxes.

Conclusion: Thompson is the most qualified candidate to lead the nation.

Reasoning: Thompson is the only candidate who opposes higher taxes, and opposing higher taxes is a quality that makes someone a better leader.

Analysis: The politician's logic is incredibly narrow, as it treats a single policy position as the sole determining factor for leadership quality. To weaken this, we need to find a reason why Thompson might not be the 'best' despite his stance on taxes. Perhaps he lacks experience, has other unpopular policies, or the other candidates possess different leadership qualities that are far more important. Look for an answer that introduces a significant drawback to Thompson's candidacy or highlights a more critical leadership trait he lacks.

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Which one of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the politician's argument?

Correct Answer
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A directly denies that opposing higher taxes contributes to good leadership. If opposing higher taxes is not a factor in leadership quality, the politician’s comparative principle collapses, and the conclusion that Thompson is best loses its main support.
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