Codex
Fallacies
Strawman
The hollow target
Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.
A straw man is a form of argument where you refute a distorted version of your opponent's stance rather than their actual position. It is highly transparent to elite voters and will often result in a "Needs Improvement" tag.
The Trap Example
"A: "We should invest more in healthcare." B: "So you want to bankrupt the country?""
The Neutralizer
Restate your original point and ask them to engage with the specific data.