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A Visit to Baghdad Betty’s Farm
Hot dog heiress Elissa Slotkin and other politicians can’t help but pander to the working class
By Charlie LeDuff · October 7, 2024
It would really be none of my business, except for the fact that Slotkin has made this story a centerpiece of her election bid for three cycles now. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tells a similar tale of health insurance woes, never bothering to mention that her father was the CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The political elite understand that populism is real, and that they, the scions of the moneyed class, have benefited from corporatization and globalization. The American political system has been hijacked by the well-heeled, while working people continue to watch their jobs get shipped away.
So when the offspring of the opulent come pandering for our votes, their pitch is a devilish one: I’m one of you! I’ve got co-pays and prescriptions bills, too.
The state of Michigan politics is so infected—and the public so fed up—that the rich folks who seek the conspicuous chairs of Congress find themselves having to move away when their district lines get redrawn, because their own neighbors won’t vote for them.
There are at least a half-dozen of them by my count.
Worst among them may be Slotkin, who moved from Washington D.C. in 2017 to the old family farm to run for Congress. That was before she moved into a lobbyist’s condo in Lansing when she was re-districted, only to abandon the new district and return to the family farm in her old district after winning election in the new district.
An enterprising young person might think of starting a relocation service for our congressional members. Call it “Clown Cart Associates.”
It’s not as though Slotkin never worked for a living. She has indeed. Her campaign commercials tell you…sort of.
Slotkin was recruited by the CIA after 9/11 and did three tours in Iraq. That much is true. She worked from 2003-2017 for the alphabet soup of the American Intelligence agencies: CIA, DNI, NSC, DOS, and DOD. Her specialty was supposedly Iraq and Iran, and she climbed to the highest echelons of the Deep State during America’s abject adventures in Mesopotamia.
It was under her advice and counsel, in part, that a quarter-million Iraqi civilians were killed; nearly 40,000 American service members died or suffered injuries; the state sanctioned torture; the dark prisons; the sieges of Fallujah; the rise of Isis, and the failed Iran nuclear deal.
So naïve and superficial was Slotkin’s knowledge and intel that the late Sen. John McCain famously told her at her 2014 confirmation hearing for assistant defense secretary that she was “totally unqualified” and that her understanding of the American policy in Iraq defied credulity. “Either you don’t know the truth or you are not telling the truth,” he said.
Slotkin’s nomination never made it out of committee.
Oddly, little of Slotkin’s past has been relayed to the public during this, the most important election of our lifetimes. But that’s the thing about unquestioned personal histories and work resumes served up by political professionals.
They’re a lot like Ball Park franks. They plump when you cook them.
Charlie LeDuff
Charlie LeDuff is a reporter educated in public schools.
>A Visit to Baghdad Betty’s Farm
>Hot dog heiress Elissa Slotkin and other politicians can’t help but pander to the working class
>By Charlie LeDuff · October 7, 2024
Curtis Slotkin
Feb 6, 2026
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Curtis Slotkin, 81, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 20, 2026.
Curt was born into afamily meat business, Hygrade Foods, headquartered in Detroit, and spent his career in the meat business even after the family business was sold.
His passions were his family, his friends, his farm in Holly, Michigan, and food — particularly a good piece of meat.
As with his parents before him, he loved to entertain and hosted countless parties at the family farm, passing this tradition on to his kids and grandkids. Curt will be remembered for his generosity of spirit, loyalty to his friends, integrity in business, and his decency. In all things, his handshake was his word.
He is survived by his wife, Carole; his daughter,Sen. Elissa Slotkin; son, Keith Slotkin (Amy Gottesman); stepsons, David (Paige) and Jonathan (Dena) Singer; his grandkids, Ruby and Hazel Slotkin, Max, Emerson, Jack, and Zoey Singer; his brother, Todd (Judy); sisters-in-law, Edie and Pam Slotkin. He is lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loyal friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Babette Slotkin; his brothers, Donald and Mitchell Slotkin.
Interment was at Beth El Memorial Park and contributions may be made to Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network or Michigan Palliative Care and Hospice. Arrangements by Kaufman Chapel.
>https://www.thejewishnews.com/news/curtis-slotkin/article_614beb35-610e-4685-85a7-b2bebdb64c87.html
>He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Babette Slotkin; his brothers, Donald and Mitchell Slotkin.
HUGO SLOTKIN, CHIEF OF JOHN MORRELL CO., A PACKING CONCERN
Oct. 10, 1984
HUGO SLOTKIN, CHIEF OF JOHN MORRELL CO., A PACKING CONCERN
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Hugo Slotkin, chairman of the board of John Morrell & Company, the third largest meatpacker in the country, died Sunday at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He was 72 years old and had residences in Manhattan, Palm Beach, Fla., and Holly, Mich.
Mr. Slotkin was born in Brooklyn. When he was 10 years old, he began working part time for his father's company, the Hygrade Food Products Corporation of New York.
He succeeded his father, Samuel, as president of Hygrade in 1949 and moved the company headquarters to Detroit. Under Mr. Slotkin's leadership, Hygrade expanded nationally. When the company was sold in 1969, it was the fifth largest meatpacker in the United States.
In 1977, Mr. Slotkin left semiretirement to head John Morrell & Company, a subsidiary of United Brands. He worked at the Manhattan office of United Brands until a week before he died.
For many years, Mr. Slotkin played a prominent role in the meat packing industry, serving as director of the American Meat Institute and president of the Eastern Meat Packers Association.
He is survived by his wife, Babette; four sons, Donald, of Glencoe, Ill.; Mitchell, of Palm Beach; Curtis, of Franklin, Mich.; and Todd, of Manhattan; a sister, Selma Hyman of Detroit; a brother, Edward, also of Detroit, and six grandchildren.
Services were scheduled for today at 9:30 A.M. at the Ira Kaufman Chapel in Southfield, Mich.
>HUGO SLOTKIN, CHIEF OF JOHN MORRELL CO., A PACKING CONCERN
Paid Notice: Deaths SLOTKIN OKIN, BABETTE
Sept. 4, 1999
SLOTKIN OKIN-Babette. Of Palm Beach, FL and formerly of New York City and Detroit, MI, passed away on August 31, 1999 after a short illness. Beloved wife of Robert Okin. Devoted mother of Donald, Mitchell, Curt and Todd Slotkin, her children from her marriage to the late Hugo Slotkin. Cherished mother-in-law of Edie, Pamela, Carole and Judy. Loving grandmother of Douglas, Steven, Bobby, Daniel, Trevor, Elissa, Keith, Matthew, William, Thomas and Peter. Caring step-mother to Kenneth and Dennis Okin. Her wisdom, love and wit live on in our hearts. She will be missed by many dear friends. Funeral service will be held on September 2 1:30 pm at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (800-325-7105), 18325 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Craft Gallery, 5911 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL. 33405, or charity of one's choice.
A version of this article appears in print on Sept. 4, 1999, Section A, Page 11 of the National edition with the headline: Paid Notice: Deaths SLOTKIN OKIN, BABETTE
Charles C. Walsey and his wife were prominent figures in New York society during the early 20th century.Charles C. Walsey, former president of the Burland Printing Company, was involved in a high-profile 1941 bribery trial,where he testified about returning $221,000 to New York City after an official investigation into city printing contracts. He was known for his lavish lifestyle, including a large 40-room home in Deal, New Jersey, which he and his wife celebrated at during their silver wedding anniversary in 1937. The couple was noted for their charitable work and extensive entertaining, particularly during summer months at their seaside estate.
Their son, Ira Walsey, had a bar mitzvah in April 1926, as announced in The New York Times.
Later, in 1964, their daughter Adrienne Gail Walsey announced her engagement to Steven Howard Walsey, son of Milton Walsey of Harrison, New York.
This indicates that the Walsey family remained connected to New York through multiple generations.
The family’s legacy is further reflected in cultural references, such as the Mr. & Mrs. Charles entry on IMDb, though this appears to be a separate entity from the historical New York family.
Yes, Charles C. Walsey of New York was the father of Babbette Walsey, who married Hugo Slotkin. Babbette Walsey Slotkin is confirmed as the mother of Mitchell Slotkin in his 2019 obituary, which lists her maiden name as Walsey. Additionally, genealogical records indicate that Charles Walsey and Bertha Cohen were the parents of the woman who married into the Slotkin family, further confirming the relationship.
Therefore, Babbette Walsey, wife of Hugo Slotkin, was the daughter of Charles C. Walsey of New York.
>Later, in 1964, their daughterAdrienne Gail Walseyannounced herengagement to Steven Howard Walsey, son of Milton Walsey of Harrison, New York.
>This indicates that the Walsey family remained connected to New York through multiple generations.
wait a minute…
they're connected alright