Newspaper Editorial:
Last year, Mayor Stephens established a special law-enforcement task force with the avowed mission of eradicating corruption in city government. The mayor`s handpicked task force has now begun prosecuting a dozen city officials. Since all of these officials were appointed by Mayor Bixby, Mayor Stephens` predecessor and longtime political foe, it is clear that those being prosecuted have been targeted because of their political affiliations.
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the editorial`s argument?
答案：C