How Michigan’s abortion referendum could decide key congressional race

Democratic candidate Elissa Slotkin says abortion is a top issues in the state and fear of a ban will motivate voters to re-elect her: I've never seen anything like it'

Elissa Slotkin is a straight shooter. She doesn't miss a beat when asked a tough question. She speaks up often, and forcefully, against things she perceives as unjust - whether perpetrated by her opponents or her own Democratic party. But when asked what she'll think if the proposal to enshrine abortion rights in Michigan's state constitution doesn't pass this November, she clams up.

Slotkin fidgets, stroking one thumb over the other, in a repetitive, soothing motion.