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| Above, Mark Ronchetti. Mark Ronchetti campaign photo. |
The Republican U.S. Senate primary campaign is starting to get a little croweded in New Mexico.
Another Republican has jumped into the race. That is Mark Ronchetti.
Ravalli Republic reported:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M, (AP) — Mark Ronchetti, a meteorologist in Albuquerque and one of the most popular television figures in the state, is joining the race for U.S. Senate in New Mexico, adding more drama to a contest some Democrats had believed was a safe seat.
Ronchetti, 46, announced Tuesday he is jumping into the fight for the GOP nomination after stepping down for his job Monday as chief meteorologist for the CBS affiliate in Albuquerque. In leaving his position, Ronchetti gave few details on-air about his next move and only said on Twitter he was staying in New Mexico.
In a campaign video obtained by The Associated Press, Ronchetti said he was jumping into the race because he was “fed up” with politicians in Washington not solving problems. He called himself a “proud conservative New Mexican” and considers himself “pro-life and pro-Second Amendment.”
Without giving details, Ronchetti said he doesn't support some of President Donald Trump's “tweets and soundbites” but endorses his policies around the economy and energy.
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