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The politics of abortion

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Abortion has moved to the forefront of national politics. Where lawmakers stand on the issue has become a litmus test when determining if someone is a Republican or Democrat. But it hasn't always been this way.

The Michigan Public Radio Network - as part of a joint project with and Michigan Campaign Finance Network - reports, the political shift started around 1980.