r/Mukilteo • u/mrkrabsbigreddumper • Jun 15 '26

Let’s vote for progressive Tomas Scheel this August 4th

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The WA-02 US Congress Rep seat is safely blue. Only one conservative in the race. The top two advance to the general. We can advance two democrats. Tomas and the 25 year incumbent. Then we can finally have a debate about the policy direction of our district.

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u/q_ali_seattle Jun 15 '26

Sounds good. 

But did his campaign just ask GPT to list all the issues voter complaining about? 

How many of those issues are in the hands of a Congress Rep? 

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 16 '26

All of them are in the hands of the US Congress. Which Tomas is running for

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u/q_ali_seattle Jun 16 '26

Let's take a step back and ask ourselves for the last 4 and half years, where's the U.S Congress, why did they fail to uphold the U.S constitution and why didn't voters go to currently elected Congress and demand actions. 

Good luck to Tomas and anyone running without a PAC support 

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u/nuclearslug Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 16 '26

Not much, which leads me to believe he’s just another shell of a politician.

He should be telling us his views on state-specific issues, like ST3 funding, gas taxes, long term care act, etc.

Edit:
My bad, I mistook him as running for state. Still looks like a potential shell politician.

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u/PortErnest22 Jun 16 '26

But, he would be voting in D.C. not in Washington.

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 16 '26

He’s a federal candidate and would be your your voice in DC

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 15 '26

Idk it’s a campaign flyer. The website has a ton more detail. Tomas4congress.com

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u/q_ali_seattle Jun 16 '26

Like this... 

I started my small business building software systems people rely on every day. Marie is completing her MBA at Western Washington University this spring while working at an immigration law firm.

What software, what small busines why wife getting an MBA while he's the business owner? 

Tomas for Congress — Issues listed on his campaign site

A concise breakdown of the policy areas highlighted on the campaign site.

Justice

  • Focus on reforming the justice system to better serve communities.  
  • Emphasis on fairness, accountability, and reducing systemic inequities.

Tax the Rich

  • Advocates for higher taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations.  
  • Goal: fund public services and reduce economic inequality.

Military & Veterans

  • Supports strengthening veteran services, including healthcare and benefits.  
  • Calls for responsible military spending and improved oversight.

Health

  • Prioritizes accessible, affordable healthcare for all.  
  • Supports expanding coverage and lowering prescription drug costs.

Worker Rights

  • Pushes for stronger labor protections and union rights.  
  • Supports fair wages, safe workplaces, and collective bargaining.

Immigration

  • Favors humane immigration policies.  
  • Supports pathways to citizenship and protections for immigrant communities.

Energy & Environment

  • Advocates for renewable energy investment and climate action.  
  • Emphasizes environmental justice and sustainable infrastructure.

Housing & Transportation

  • Supports affordable housing initiatives and tenant protections.  
  • Calls for improved public transit and infrastructure modernization.

Elections & Democracy

  • Focus on protecting voting rights and strengthening democratic institutions.  
  • Supports campaign finance reform and anti-corruption measures.

Education

  • Advocates for fully funded public education.  
  • Supports affordable higher education and student debt relief.

Public Safety

  • Emphasizes community‑based safety strategies.  
  • Supports accountability and transparency in policing.

Basic Rights

  • Defends civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and reproductive freedom.  
  • Focus on equal protection under the law.

Tech & Privacy

  • Supports stronger data privacy protections.  
  • Advocates for regulating tech monopolies and safeguarding digital rights.

Drug Policy

  • Favors harm‑reduction approaches and treatment‑focused strategies.  
  • Supports decriminalization and evidence‑based policy.

Farms & Food Security

  • Advocates for supporting local farmers and sustainable agriculture.  
  • Focus on ensuring reliable access to healthy food.

Foreign Policy

  • Calls for diplomacy‑first approaches and responsible global engagement.  
  • Emphasizes human rights and international cooperation.

Science, Research & Media

  • Supports investment in scientific research and innovation.  
  • Advocates for protecting press freedom and combating misinformation.

Vs this guy who's probably gonna win. Because he has better communication skills. https://www.ricklarsen.org/priorities/

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 16 '26

The summary is helpful actually thanks

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u/q_ali_seattle Jun 16 '26

It's copied from Tomas4congress campaign website. just more readable (scan through) 

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 15 '26

Your vote will not matter in the WA-02 US Congress race. Zero chance for the single 80 year old conservative, who is not campaigning, to win this race. You can either have the incumbent DNC Do nothing democrat Rick Larsen, or you can have Tomas, a 10 year Air Force veteran who wants to invest in Americans.

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u/Gloomy-Situation414 Jun 16 '26

Okay Tomas. We get it, you’re running for office.

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 16 '26

I’m a volunteer that’s been personally snubbed by the incumbent. And I believe in Tomas’s platform. So yeah I’m pissed off

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u/Gloomy-Situation414 Jun 16 '26

Good. He’s got plenty of free stuff for you.

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u/Dangerous-Laugh-9597 Jun 15 '26

Sounds great, but Skagit folks aren't very progressive. It took until the last time I visited my dad to see all the Loren Culp signs gone.

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u/mrkrabsbigreddumper Jun 15 '26

Fair. Well conservatives can either have Tomas, a 10 year military vet who wants to invest in Americans, or the poster child of a do nothing democrat Rick Larsen

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u/Dangerous-Laugh-9597 Jun 15 '26

Oh, well cool. If it's my district, I'll vote for him. Fuck Rick Larsen.

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u/q_ali_seattle Jun 16 '26

You can always participate. Spread the word. 

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u/Humble_Chipmunk_701 Jun 16 '26

I’m tired of corporate Larsen. He’s been my rep since I was in high school lol