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02:22 proof by anecdote - making broad generalizations based on individual stories or isolated examples that support that generalization.
: O'Rourke suggests that a top concern for Republican voters is the fate of Dreamers, based on conversations he had in one Texas community, while providing no other evidence that reflects this sentiment.

1. Identify the technique being used:

proof by anecdote
quote mining
glittering generalities
scapegoating
honor by association

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