Read this experpt from a campaign speech:
my opponent in this race for the governor's office claims
thatlam corrupt. he dares to suggest that i accepted
favors from business owners in exchange for putting
them in contact with state legislators who lowered
business taxes. this is an absurd claim. moreover, i find
it ironic that he, of all people, wants to point fingers and
talk about corruption. isn't it interesting that he accepts
so many campaign donations from the oil industry and is
single-handedly responsible for sponsoring state laws
that ease environmental regulations? dear friends,
remember on election day who the real honest politician
is in this race. it's certainly not the man on the other side
of the aisle trying to distract us from his own bad
character.

which statement best describes the speaker's point of view?

a. the speaker wants to win an election.
b. the speaker wants to tighten environmental regulations.
c. the speaker wants to send his opponent to jail.
d. the speaker wants to appear honest by admitting to corruption.