My co-worker can't keep political views to himself

[Xavier Breath]

1. Is this a good example of the type of political exchange you typically have with him?

If it is then I would use it as an opportunity to engage. You could have discussed corporate greed being responsible for a large part of the price increases we're seeing, with CEOs actually bragging about sticking it t consumers. Now, if/when he gets obnoxious about a topic, then it's time to have a chat with the boss. My .02.