The following is a quote from
Code Name Ginger, a story about the invention of the Segway, with some random sections about Dean and FIRST (up until 2001). You can draw your own conclusions.
Quote:
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Originally Posted by Code Name Ginger, Page 101
[Dean Kamen] once told me that he was a Republican at work and a Democrat at home, because Democrats invade your business and Republicans invade your personal life."
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I don't think Dean is necessary associated with either party, but rather plays
politics smart and supports anyone who supports FIRST.
And there is no reason why one party should have a monopoly on supporting FIRST, as there are many issues of FIRST (helping children's education/futures, helping create new engineers for America's economy) which appeal to the core values of both political parties.
Whether you personally are a Democrat or Republican (or independent), just sit back for a second and realize that all of us in FIRST are working towards the same goals. And then think that, for once, whether you are red or blue, that this is an issue which both sides can agree on is the best for the future of this nation.
So rather than back-filling evidence to make the claims that Dean is either a Democrat or Republican, why not worry about convincing your own politician(s) about the benefits of supporting FIRST. Regardless of what the pundits may claim, Democrats and Republicans alike both care very deeply about the future and well-being of America, and if we can convince all of them about the benefits of FIRST, the world will be a much better place.