The resurgence of intense immigration debate could help Democrats maintain their enthusiasm advantage heading into November.

An Axios-SurveyMonkey poll conducted from June 15-19, against the backdrop of the family separation controversy, found an abrupt spike in the number of Democrats who say immigration is the most important issue facing the country. About 21 percent of Republicans and 18 percent of Democrats agreed with that assessment.

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