The latest in a series of stories by all kinds of outlets on the tightrope that GOP candidate John McCain has to walk when it comes to immigration, NPR published a story on McCain's appearance at La Raza's conference.

From the story—

"I never ask for any special privileges from anyone just for having done the right thing," he said. "But I do ask for your trust that when I say I remain committed to fair, practical and comprehensive immigration reform, I mean it."

Cecilia Munoz, the vice president of La Raza, appreciated the plea for trust. Still, she said McCain's emphasis on border security turned her off.

"He talked about comprehensive immigration reform, but always following [that] we have to secure the borders first. And that really suggests that there is a two-part agenda, and I think there is real concern about that in the community," she said.

The appearance was McCain's third in front of a group of Latino voters.