The context of the following conversation is Robin made Taylor comment about the news because they wanted to know the truth about what they think.:
Taylor says I think Robin is not going to want to be friends with me anymore..
The friend responds How come? You guys are so close..
Taylor responds Well she kept asking for my opinion about the recent events in the news. I didn't want to tell her the truth because I know we disagree on that..
The friend responds Oh yeah, she's pretty left wing..
Taylor responds Exactly. So I kept trying to change the subject but she wouldn't give up..
The friend responds Well hopefully she can be open minded and not let it affect your friendship..