Topeka ? Independent candidate Greg Orman is broadcasting a new television ad in his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Kansas featuring an endorsement from the state’s retiring GOP insurance commissioner.

The 30-second spot began statewide Monday. It features Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger saying she plans to vote for Orman over three-term Republican Sen. Pat Roberts because she is “ready for a fresh face.”

Orman is an Olathe businessman running as a centrist.

Roberts has been campaigning with tea party movement conservatives such as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and 2008 vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. He portrays Orman as a liberal Democrat.

Praeger broke with fellow Republicans by expressing support for parts of the federal health care overhaul. Orman’s campaign says he and Praeger disagree on health care issues.