Background

Last week, Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sue Lowden suggested that people who could not afford health insurance should "barter" with their doctors. Despite criticism and mockery about the ridiculousness of such an argument, Lowden recently doubled down on her approach (watch here):

Sue Lowden has an old-timey solution for a modern problem: Americans should barter with their doctors for health care with things like chickens and house painting. Do you need medical care? Write a letter to Sue Lowden with your ailment and what you're willing to trade, and we'll make sure she gets it. It’s just like the good old days!