Q: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Statement: Of the main Conintern outlets, the least reliable in its political coverage is the Weekly Standard , which regularly launches fusillades against the Republican leadership, almost always for departing from the True Faith. Choices: 1. The Weekly Standard supports the Republicans unequivocally. 2. The Weekly Standard hates Republicans. 3. The Weekly Standard criticizes Republicans.
A:
1