I was listening to NPR over the weekend and happened to hear a story on McCain’s and Obama’s address at NALEO’s 25th’s Annual Conference.  Our very own RNHA chairperson was quoted for the story.

[McCain]’s probably the best person we could have put out there in terms of the party to run for president in 2008 …[McCain]’s a friend to the Hispanic community.

No doubt both candidates have their work cut out to win over the Latino vote.  At any rate, the full audio story is available by clicking here [here].

Background information on [Danny Vargas]:

Mr. Vargas is a proven leader with a track record of achieving results and overcoming challenges. A self-made success story, in spite of growing up poor in the inner city, he worked hard and became a prominent business leader.

He is the founder and president of VARCom Solutions, a marketing and communications consultancy firm. Previously he served as AOL’s Vice President for Latin America, where he led the company’s business activities in the region.

A life long Republican, he was a member of the Hispanic advisory group for former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman and founder and chairman of a Hispanic advisory group for Congressman Frank Wolf (10th-VA). He served as coordinator for the Hispanic coalition for Senator Allen’s re-election campaign and was was a principal Spanish language spokesperson for the Kilgore campaign. He has advised members of congress (House and Senate) on issues related to immigration reform, gangs, Hispanic outreach and more. He is an active member of the Fairfax County Republican Committee, the 10th District Republican Committee and is a member of the Membership Advisory Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia.