According to a Gallup poll this week , 17 % of Americans think immigration is the most important issue facing the country right now . The potential presidential candidates have been criticized by conservatives over immigration . Obama has said he would work with Congress to pass comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws if elected president. Texas Gov . Rick Perry , another relative moderate on the issue , has been more aggressive .
The potential presidential candidates have been criticized by conservatives over immigration . Obama has said he would work with Congress to pass comprehensive reform of the nation's immigration laws if elected president. Texas Gov . Rick Perry , another relative moderate on the issue , has been more aggressive .