Question

A democratic presidential candidate pointed out numerous flaws in his opponent's health care legislations. He focused on how his opponent's legislations did not cover some major illnesses and how the people would not benefit from them. He ran a commercial featuring a boy who was severely ill but could not pay for his treatment as his health insurance did not cover the disease. The commercial is an example of _____.

Answer 1

Sounds like a smear campaign

Step-by-step explanation:

he is calling the other person's morality into question by putting the thought of "how could that candidate let that poor boy die." into the minds of the watcher 'smearing' the publics idea of the opposition.