Consider the following argument: "My opponent in this election doesn't deserve your vote. He's a liar, a confessed tax cheat, and twice been convicted of spying for Albania." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?

A. the fallacy of attacking the motive
B. There is no fallacy committed in this argument
C. the fallacy of personal attack
D. the fallacy of look who's talking


Answer: B

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