Which statement best expresses the argument hidden within the story entitled "Politician Stands Tall Amid Partisan Sniping The allegations against Senator Lodge are without merit: O Many politicians are embroiled in scandals nowadays. Senator Lodge should answer reporters' questions about this and other scandals How does this news report ("Politician Stands Tall Amid Partisan Sniping) make the argument you selected in the previous question It cites examples of several other politicians embroiled in scandal It includes evidence proving that the allegations against Senator Lodge have no merit. It focuses attention on how Lodge's supporters describe the situation, Directions. Read the following appeal to personal taste, then answer the question that follows. Don't you wish lattes at fashionable coffee bars were less expensive? Which of the following arguments or assumptions are concealed within this personal taste appeal? Check that apply You drink lattes occasionally, if not often. You should D DLSUN different views of a single subject. Read the reports, then answer the questions that follow News Report 1 News Report 2 Politician Quiet on Latest Scandal WASHINGTON, D.C. - Embattled Senator Jefferson Walters Lodge refused to comment yesterday on accusations that he accepted gifts from Wall Street lobbyists in exchange for political favors. The senator declined to make himself available to reporters after the accusations surfaced yesterday morning and repeated attempts to contact him went unanswered. The senator's attorney, Harrington Cove, released a statement late last night calling the allegations the scurous musings of rotten minds and asserting that his client's behavior has been above reproach. This is only the latest scandal to reach the doorstep of the senator and otential presidential candidate. Two months ago the senator was subpoenaed by investigators looking into his use of campaign funds in 2012 Which statement best expresses the argument hidden within the story entitled "Politician Stands Tall Amid Partisan Sniping? O