Could a babbling relative lead to an undoing of a state representative? Maybe. But in the case of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, maybe not.

Tlaib's father, Harbi Elabed, spoke with Detroit News rogue columnist Charlie LeDuff about his daughter's political career, but let it slip that when she ran for office, she didn't live in her district.

Tlaib represents Michigan's 12th district, which encompasses much of Southwest Detroit. But Elabed says she was actually living in Dearborn during her campaign and moved to the family home on Rathbone Street after the election.

Although Tlaib -- the first Muslim to be elected to a state congressional seat -- seems to be beloved by her constituents (as evidenced by the video above), the loss of her seat would be beneficial to billionaire Manuel "Matty" Moroun. Ambassador Bridge owner Moroun and Tlaib have locked horns over a second bridge to be built in Southwest Detroit; Moroun wants it built, but Tlaib says it would be unhealthy for her district.

A recall effort led by Moroun against Tlaib

. Political consultant Adolph Mongo, who led that effort,

Unless someone were to question where Tlaib was actually living when she filed to run for state representative, it looks like her seat is safe for now. In the meantime, we'd like to offer some suggested listening for her dad: