Which of the following would be considered expert testimony in the world of politics and, therefore, more valid than opinion?
A.
According to a watchdog group, Sara has a 99% rate of returning citizen phone calls and should be elected.
B.
According to her grandmother, Sara finds helping people to be the most rewarding part of her life and should be elected.
C.
According to one of her neighbors, Sara cares about the people she represents and fights for what they believe in and should be elected.
D.
According to the governor, Sara has never given up on anyone who needed her help and should be elected.

Question

Which of the following would be considered expert testimony in the world of politics and, therefore, more valid than opinion?
A.
According to a watchdog group, Sara has a 99% rate of returning citizen phone calls and should be elected.     
B.
According to her grandmother, Sara finds helping people to be the most rewarding part of her life and should be elected.     
C.
According to one of her neighbors, Sara cares about the people she represents and fights for what they believe in and should be elected.     
D.
According to the governor, Sara has never given up on anyone who needed her help and should be elected.

Vocaloid · Answer

thoughts on this one?

keep in mind it's asking for *expert testimony* in *politics*. therefore, her grandmother and neighbors wouldn't be qualified as political experts, and therefore their testimony doesn't quality as expert testimony. which eliminates b+c.

do you have any opinions on a vs. b as a better example of expert political testimony?