Every single thing is political. What you eat? political Religious? political What TV show you watch? political What job you do? political. Welcome to modern America where every single thing is a political us vs them shit show. This is the county we as citizens have let be forced on us.
Simple fact most Red's don't want to associate with Blue's and it's the same on the other side. Sure individuals won't agree but they are a minority. If you don't like the project, then just move on it has NOTHING to do with you.