Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
You may be impressed by Senator Carter's work with low-income communities, but the fact remains that he graduated from an elite university. He couldn't possibly empathize with low-income constituents.

 - guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something
 - appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good
 - straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
The text argues that Senator Carter can't empathize with his low-income constituents because he went to an elite university. However, going to an elite university doesn't necessarily mean you're out of touch. This illustrates a type of logical fallacy known as guilt by association.