Answer:
Libel.
Explanation:
An editorial can be defined as an article that presents the opinion of the editorial board, publisher, or senior writer on a subject, current event or a particular issue. There are different types of editorials and these includes;
I. Editorial of Interpretation.
II. Editorial of Information.
III. Editorial of Criticism.
IV. Editorial of Entertainment.
VI. Mood editorial.
VII. Editorial of Argumentation.
VIII. Editorial of Commendation.
In English language, slander can be defined as a malicious, false and unfounded spoken statement about a person.
On the other hand, libel is a falsely written or pictorial statement that potentially damages a person's reputation.
Generally, both libel and slander are considered to be unjustly defamatory and injurious to the subject's (victim) reputation.
Hence, the type of speech which this editorial most closely resemble is a libel because there are no evidence in support of the claims (allegations) written by the state legislator.
