Why would it be awkward? I am often in very mixed political company, and never share the politics of people I am around. It isn't awkward at all. Either, don't

Why would it be awkward? I am often in very mixed political company, and never share the politics of people I am around. It isn't awkward at all. Either, don't talk about politics. Or just have fun debates, assuming they are able to hold those debates. If you can't talk with people that disagree with you, that's an issue.