‘Common Sense’ Department: Elissa Slotkin is a rising star in the Democratic Party, but the CSD isn’t convinced she’s bringing anything enlightening to the party — she’s just touting the same old talking points. ‘Common Sense’ Department: Elissa Slotkin is a rising star in the Democratic Party, but the CSD isn’t convinced she’s bringing anything enlightening to the party — she’s just touting the same old talking points.