"I loved Clinton; not as a Democrat, but as a person"

Charles Evers' quote speaks to the concept that political association does not always determine how one feels about another individual. In this case, Evers is expressing his admiration for previous President Bill Clinton, despite the truth that he is a Democrat. This quote suggests that Evers was able to look previous Clinton's political views and value him as an individual. It implies that Evers had the ability to different Clinton's political beliefs from his personal qualities, and that he had the ability to appreciate Clinton for who he was as an individual. This quote talks to the concept that it is possible to appreciate someone in spite of their political views, and that it is possible to look past political differences and appreciate someone for their personal qualities.