I thought Ron was ok.
I've always been of the opinion of letting Ron be Ron. Having said that, if it were me, regarding the abortion issue, I would have simply said:
"Every four years politicians use the abortion issue to divide us. I believe that the more complicated issues should be decided at the local level."
"I want to move the issue to the states and make the whole point moot as far as it concerns the presidential elections."
"I for one am pro life, but I don't want to impose my moral and my religious beliefs on you. One size does not fit all."
That's all.
I personally am pro choice. But I don't believe that abortions would be banned if the states were to take over the decision making.