Question

Erica evans, who takes orders at the local taco bell, argues persuasively in favor of increasing the minimum wage. but this is exactly what you would expect. erica is paid the minimum wage, and if the minimum wage is increased, then her own salary will go up. obviously erica's arguments are worthless.

Answer 1

The described scenario is an example of Ad Hominem.
It is a strategy in which the discussion of the topic is avoided by instead attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument.