Many Americans reduce themselves to destitution to pay for medical care for their loved ones. That's what Republicans stand for.

I applaud the views of the author, a Democrat running against such a Republican incumbent in the Virginia state legislature. However, I disagree with him when he says that the Republican is not evil.

I think he has construed the word "evil" to mean "acting from hatred", but that definition is too narrow. To knowingly or callously crush innocent people for private or partisan ends is evil, regardless of the motive.

On the other hand, it may be that the Republican does hate them after all. Since most people do have a sense of compassion, mobilizing people to crush another group often relies on dehumanizing the intended victims by stirring up hate. That's a standard right-wing tactic, which they standardly apply to anyone who can't afford per needs.

I don't know for a fact that that Republican has demonized Americans who are sick and without good medical coverage, or their spouses, but it would fit the rest of the description of that person.