FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2008
Contact: Alci Maldonado
Phone: 571-276-3109

RNHA Congratulates Senator John McCain on Securing GOP Nomination

The Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA) congratulates Senator John McCain on winning the March 4th primaries in Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island thus securing the Republican party's nomination for president. At a time when the Democrats are poised to remain engaged in internal struggles for months, Senator McCain can now focus on unifying the Republican party, preparing for the general election and spreading his positive vision for America.

RNHA national chairman Danny Vargas said “We are confident that we will see President McCain sworn in on January 20, 2009. His decisive and early wins in the Republican primary process provide him the momentum and focus he needs to run an exciting and winning general election campaign". Mr. Vargas added, "Many Hispanic American voters throughout the country know Senator McCain as an American hero and a principled leader. As the campaign progresses, all Americans will learn that he is the best candidate to bring the country together towards a hopeful, prosperous and secure future".

Senator McCain won handily in all four contests held on March 4th and is expected to receive the official endorsement of Presidnet Bush on March 5th. He will formally receive the Republican Party's nomination during the convention in Saint Paul, Minnesota in September.

The mission of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly is to build a membership organization to foster the principles of the Republican Party in the Hispanic community, provide Hispanic Americans with a forum to play an influential role in local, state, and national Party activities, increase the number of Hispanic Republican elected officials, and create and maintain a network of Hispanic Republican leaders.