Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney: Getty Images PhotoANAHEIM - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaking at the California Republican Convention, got a round of applause when he mentioned Meg Whitman, the former eBay CEO who is rumored to be considering a run for California governor in 2010.

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Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Lungren believes U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) should look to his biggest rival from the Republican primary when he's considering vice presidential picks.

Lungren (R-Gold River), a California delegate, said former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney would be the best choice to balance the ticket in a way that helps McCain win in November.

The campaign for state Senate candidate Tony Strickland says tonight’s fundraiser with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will likely surpass $250,000. The campaign had originally set a goal of $200,000 for the event, said spokesman Matt Guthrie.

Strickland, a former Assemblyman, is no stranger to Romney. The Moorpark Republican was California chair for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.

Strickland is running against Democrat Hannah-Beth Jackson, an Assemblywoman, for the seat state Sen. Tom McClintock is vacating.

The fundraiser will be held at the Westlake Hyatt Plaza in Ventura.

California appears to be something of hot spot for Republican vice presidential prospects.

Former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be appearing at a Tuesday fundraiser for state Senate candidate Tony Strickland in Ventura.

And on Friday evening, Florida Governor Charlie Crist headlined a fundraiser for the Orange County Republican Party in Irvine. 900 people were in attendance.

Crist is serving his first term as governor.

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has purchased $12 million home in La Jolla, a wealthy town within San Diego.

The 3-bedroom, 5-bathroom beachfront home on Dunemere Drive reportedly measures up at 3,009 square feet.

Romney, a businessman who served one term as governor of Massachusetts, also owns homes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Utah.

The Log Cabin Republicans opened their annual convention in San Diego Thursday and unlike how they sat out the ‘04 cycle, the GOP’s gay wing intends to endorse this weekend.  read more »