Putin is NO dummy.
Putin knows that America is so badly divided and that beyond the 2014 and 2016 elections, will more likely then not, be fighting among ourselves.
Putin is a complete moron if he thinks that. Regardless of our differences whether they be political, racial, religious, or whatever, Americans will come together to face a existential threat like Putin and the serfs who put him in power. Cold War III is here and World War III likely only a few years off. We must unite to win and bring freedom and self determination to the world once again. All the conflicts over gay marriage, abortion, illegal aliens, taxes, etc. must be put on the back burner until after we achieve victory.