After spending millions of his own money during his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney apparently has learned a thing or two about fundraising.

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled to speak at next year's Bakersfield Business Conference, joining a growing list of political heavy-hitters including former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and former Vice President Dick Cheney. Country music performer Ronnie Milsap also has agreed to take part in the conference, event organizers announced.

What's Your Reaction? On CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday, White House senior adviser David Axelrod responded to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's criticism of the president. Romney expressed incredulity that President Obama had not made up his mind on Afghanistan.

BOSTON -- Gubernatorial candidate Charles Baker followed a Massachusetts Republican tradition on Monday by selecting a veteran state legislator to be his running mate in next year's election.

Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei, a fixture in the Legislature since 1985 and a vocal thorn in the side of state Democratic leaders, will run for lieutenant governor as the running mate of GOP gubernatorial hopeful Charles Baker, the campaign announced Monday.

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Iowa Republicans would support a run by Sarah Palin for the 2012 presidential nomination, The Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll released Monday indicated.

Sarah Palin could expect a lot of support in Iowa's Republican caucuses if she launched a campaign for the 2012 presidential nomination, according to The Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll.

Analysts Say Sarah Palin Still Strong Player on National Political Scene

Sarah Palin could get a lot of support in Iowa's GOP caucuses if she ran for the 2012 presidential nomination, according to the Iowa Poll.

Register exclusive: Sarah Palin could expect Iowa GOP support if she launched a 2012 presidential campaign, according to The Register’s Iowa Poll.