There has already been a lot of division within the Christian community over this election.

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This could lead to greater division within communities and potentially marginalise all dog owners - even those trying to be responsible.

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Some commentators have suggested that the White House has intentionally fueled this division to aggravate the dissension within the GOP and pit the factions against each other.

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