Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Senator Smith announced today that she plans to cut funding to early childhood education programs. The last thing we need is a government official who hates children!
A. straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
B. guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something
Choose the right answer from the options and respond with its letter.

A