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How would I refute this sentence please?

Mike Smith should not be a presidential candidate.After all, he has never held office.

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Diane

  1. To refute means to prove wrong by argument or evidence.

    Start with something like "Mike Smith should be a presidential candidate because..."

    Then, finish it with some evidence for why he should be a presidential candidate.

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    Michael

  2. The more logical approach would be -
    Mike Smith's lack of political experience might be a detriment to his success as a presidential candidate.

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