Romney Taps Longtime Adviser To Head Vp Search

Steve Peoples, Associated Press, Boston Globe: Politics
Mon, 04/16/2012 - 10:18am

Mitt Romney has tapped a longtime adviser to begin his search for a vice presidential candidate.

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