California Sen. Barbara Boxer may have President Obama's fundraising abilities on her side, but GOP hopeful Chuck DeVore now has the backing of the man who nearly ran against Obama in 2008.

The DeVore campaign announced today the endorsement of Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas and a candidate for president in 2008.

"Chuck DeVore has a clear pro-life record," Huckabee said in a press release. "We need people like Chuck Devore in the U.S. Senate because he'll work to bring some common sense back to Washington."

Huckabee is just one of the potential 2012 GOP presidential candidates who are working to help Republicans in the 2010 midterms. Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum have all endorsed candidates as they gear up for possible bids of their own.

This endorsement comes with a pledge from Huckabee's political action committee for financial assistance. With the June 8 primary just six weeks away, fundraising help is something DeVore desperately needs against former Rep. Tom Campbell and establishment-backed Carly Fiorina.

"Support from Huck PAC's motivated network of grassroots activists will be essential in winning this primary -- and defeating Barbara Boxer in November," said DeVore.

HuckPAC has endorsed candidates in 22 states, and promises to "promote their campaigns and financially support their efforts."