Politicians have rendered this a non-issue for the American voters. If neither party addresses the issue and will do nothing about it, then it is a non-issue for we the voter. Do not like my position on immigration, tough vote for my opponent who holds same policy as me. Where much power and money are involved, we have no vote on the issue. This is ultimately the way that they will deal with gay marriage issue also. Democracy only applies to issues that they can not profit on.
On one hand we're told yes, illegal immigration is bad but please be quiet and tow the line because the opponent is worse.
But if GWB wins, the same people who said vote R and be silent will declare his victory a mandate for a no holds barred amnesty and continued mass invasion.
I don't know what Kerry would do but the President's track record tells me to expect more of the same.