How Trump's signature issue fell off voters' radar

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Immigration — the issue that helped propel Donald Trump to the presidency and rally his supporters over the past decade — has become an afterthought for voters. Why it matters: It's another ominous sign for Trump and the GOP heading toward November. What was once a rallying cry for the party is losing salience with voters across the spectrum — and harsh crackdowns have even made it a liability among some Republicans. "On net, Republicans win out as the more trusted party on only two topics, and

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