Mark Ronchetti, a former TV weatherman, knows which way the wind blows.
In a new campaign ad, the Republican candidate for New Mexico governor looks straight into the camera and speaks, in a voice of patience and reason, about his support for abortion during the first 15 weeks of pregnancy. It's a shift from his previous stance.
"I believe we can all come together on a policy that reflects our shared values," said Ronchetti, who is seen in the final frames strolling amiably with his wife and two daughters. "We can end late-term abortion while protecting access to contraception and health care."
