When Candidate A discusses assistance for people with storm-damaged property, and Candidate B responds by saying Candidate A is "full of hot air," Candidate B is...

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boosting his own credibility by demonstrating his knowledge about the issue.
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making a valid point about the issue of storms and storm damage.
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using the ad hominem fallacy to attack Candidate A personally rather than addressing the actual issue.
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showing his support for people with storm-damaged property.
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Answer 1

Candidate B is...

using the ad hominem fallacy to attack Candidate A personally rather than addressing the actual issue.

This response dismisses Candidate A's argument without engaging with the substance of the discussion about assistance for storm-damaged property.