Fred Wellman
@fpwellman.bsky.social
Candidate for Congress in MO-2. Host of 'On Democracy with FPWellman' Friday's and ‘In the Hot Seat’ on MeidasTouch. Army Iraq veteran. Pro-Democracy Advocate. Missourian.
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Fred Wellman
@fpwellman.bsky.social
· Oct 1
We're Not Done Yet - Fred Wellman for Missouri
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Here we are in another Republican government shutdown and my Rep is home doing photo ops instead of in D.C. trying to help working Americans. I didn't think I'd have to run to the trumpets again but I am. I'm running for Congress because I'm not done yet and neither are we. youtu.be/OSOAPMl_BSc?...
Tonight's 'On Democracy' is a super show with 2 incredible guests! Bradley Tusk joins to discuss mobile voting and adding access to our democracy. @thenaacp.bsky.social President Derrick Johnson joins to discuss what working people need from their leaders. Tonight at 7pm ET on @meidastouch.com
LIVE: Entire MAGA PLAN in PERIL After DISASTER Elections | On Democracy
We are facing a crisis in America that has been unfolding for decades. Working Americans cannot afford to live and nothing is being done to fix it. While prices have constantly increased wages have fa...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Tonight's 'On Democracy' is a super show with 2 incredible guests! Bradley Tusk joins to discuss mobile voting and adding access to our democracy. @thenaacp.bsky.social President Derrick Johnson joins to discuss what working people need from their leaders. Tonight at 7pm ET on @meidastouch.com
The affordability crisis isn’t a “con job” or the price of eggs. It’s a whole of economy disaster for working Americans. Ann Wagner has ignored it for 13 years while increasing her own wealth to over $26 million. We need leaders willing to do hard things. wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The affordability crisis isn’t a “con job” or the price of eggs. It’s a whole of economy disaster for working Americans. Ann Wagner has ignored it for 13 years while increasing her own wealth to over $26 million. We need leaders willing to do hard things. wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman
Ann Wagner is so scared of Missourians getting to vote on the illegal mid-decade redistricting she went anti-semitic. She wants this gerrymandering so bad to save her. We are going to beat her on any map. 13 years and nothing to show for it but $26M in her portfolio. @wellmanformo.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ann Wagner is so scared of Missourians getting to vote on the illegal mid-decade redistricting she went anti-semitic. She wants this gerrymandering so bad to save her. We are going to beat her on any map. 13 years and nothing to show for it but $26M in her portfolio. @wellmanformo.bsky.social
One of the unique things about Missouri is our ability to veto legislation passed without our consent. This outrageous mid-decade redistricting should be thrown out. This is the last week to sign the petitions to put it to a vote. Sign a petition now! We pick our politicians, they don’t pick us!
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December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
One of the unique things about Missouri is our ability to veto legislation passed without our consent. This outrageous mid-decade redistricting should be thrown out. This is the last week to sign the petitions to put it to a vote. Sign a petition now! We pick our politicians, they don’t pick us!
Yep. That's me....running against Ann Wagner in MO-2. You're probably wondering how I plan to beat her? Well...we have a national level campaign, rising donations, and a strategy to run everywhere in the district. I'd love your support too! We can win this seat.
That’s a whole lots of House Republicans with “danger zone” margins.
December 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Yep. That's me....running against Ann Wagner in MO-2. You're probably wondering how I plan to beat her? Well...we have a national level campaign, rising donations, and a strategy to run everywhere in the district. I'd love your support too! We can win this seat.
We can win this seat.
Last night @aftynbehn.bsky.social put over 100 districts on notice with her near win in a ruby red area, challenging the gerrymandered status quo that is endemic of the political landscape in most red states. Others like @fpwellman.bsky.social in Missouri can use this playbook in rural areas now.
Nothing to show for her 13 years but going from $5M to $26m net worth. Aftyn Behn showed how doing the work and showing up matters. We need your help and we will keep this movement going. In just 11 months we take back this seat for the people and not the bankers and the billionaires. #Missouri
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We can win this seat.
As we say here in the midwest, “ope.” We are closing this gap and taking back MO-2. @wellmanformo.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 AM
As we say here in the midwest, “ope.” We are closing this gap and taking back MO-2. @wellmanformo.bsky.social
Yes my district is in play. Ann Wagner barely pulled 12 points with Trump on the ballot. We’re building a race that will close that gap and take the energy of the moment to flip this seat. People are sick of being ignored. No town halls. No money brought home. @wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Yes my district is in play. Ann Wagner barely pulled 12 points with Trump on the ballot. We’re building a race that will close that gap and take the energy of the moment to flip this seat. People are sick of being ignored. No town halls. No money brought home. @wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman
She is just so appreciative of being able to starve people getting food aid! What wonderful people.
Rollins: Joe Biden increased food stamp program funding by 40%. Now… we continue to roll that back… Just gratitude and joy for this work. So, so grateful to you.
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
She is just so appreciative of being able to starve people getting food aid! What wonderful people.
Just insane.
North Korean-style. A Potemkin village of fake journalists.
December 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Just insane.
Reposted by Fred Wellman
The focus is on “drug boat” strikes, but there are competing justifications for escalating military action against Venezuela — “cartels”, oil, bravado, liberation
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
The war on Venezuela is a war for American reality — PART 1
President Trump has pushed the nation toward a fulcrum — a point where the entire definition of American power could unhinge, and after which there is greatly increased risk for the United States of A...
www.greatpower.us
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The focus is on “drug boat” strikes, but there are competing justifications for escalating military action against Venezuela — “cartels”, oil, bravado, liberation
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
But the war on Venezuela isn’t about those things
It’s about redefining—diminishing—American power
www.greatpower.us/p/the-war-on...
This is disgusting.
Hegseth called one chapter in his 2024 book, “The Laws Of War, For Winners.”
He wrote: “Our boys should not fight by rules written by dignified men in mahogany rooms eighty years ago.”
(He also fantasized about treating Americans like overseas combatants.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-h...
He wrote: “Our boys should not fight by rules written by dignified men in mahogany rooms eighty years ago.”
(He also fantasized about treating Americans like overseas combatants.)
www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-h...
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This is disgusting.
I lived in Montgomery County, TN for several years over my 2 tours with the 101st. It’s part of the 7th CD now. It was represented by Marsha Blackburn then. Today I hope my neighbors there will get out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social They deserve a rep that cares about them and will fight.
December 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I lived in Montgomery County, TN for several years over my 2 tours with the 101st. It’s part of the 7th CD now. It was represented by Marsha Blackburn then. Today I hope my neighbors there will get out and vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social They deserve a rep that cares about them and will fight.
Reposted by Fred Wellman
Well, this is exhibit number one in any lawsuit challenging a new travel ban on unconstitutional animus grounds.
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Well, this is exhibit number one in any lawsuit challenging a new travel ban on unconstitutional animus grounds.
Reposted by Fred Wellman
If Admiral Bradley didn’t realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. Time to hire a good lawyer.
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If Admiral Bradley didn’t realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. Time to hire a good lawyer.
Duffel Blog from the accurate corner. www.duffelblog.com/pentagon-rec...
Pentagon recalls Hegseth to active duty for violating most of the UCMJ
“He promised accountability,” says lawyer holding 3,000-page indictment.
www.duffelblog.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Duffel Blog from the accurate corner. www.duffelblog.com/pentagon-rec...
I spent the last day of the holiday weekend wandering the southwestern part of the 2nd District along Route 66. Got a chance to talk to working folks and small business owners and learned even more about this beautiful portion of Missouri. So much to fight for! @wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman
November 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I spent the last day of the holiday weekend wandering the southwestern part of the 2nd District along Route 66. Got a chance to talk to working folks and small business owners and learned even more about this beautiful portion of Missouri. So much to fight for! @wellmanformo.bsky.social #TeamWellman
There is no doubt that Hegseth has ordered our troops to commit war crimes. He fired all the TJAGs his first week for a reason. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
Ordering our troops to commit murder is a crime. Period.
The Washington Post story on the 'take no prisoners' order from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is clear evidence that the Trump Administration is giving illegal orders to our troops
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November 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
There is no doubt that Hegseth has ordered our troops to commit war crimes. He fired all the TJAGs his first week for a reason. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
It’s Small Business Saturday! Get out there and shop local today! The snow and rain are moving out and there is plenty of time to shop our many local small businesses that need your support! @wellmanformo #TeamWellman #maplewood #Missouri #smallbusinesssaturday
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s Small Business Saturday! Get out there and shop local today! The snow and rain are moving out and there is plenty of time to shop our many local small businesses that need your support! @wellmanformo #TeamWellman #maplewood #Missouri #smallbusinesssaturday
Reposted by Fred Wellman
🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
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November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
Reposted by Fred Wellman
The diehards are starting to decide after much prayerful consideration with their beautiful brides that being in the minority next year sounds like a shit sandwich.
November 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The diehards are starting to decide after much prayerful consideration with their beautiful brides that being in the minority next year sounds like a shit sandwich.
My team put together some astonishing numbers on Missouri for me today on Small Business Saturday. We’re approaching a Missouri where nearly half of us work for a Small Business. Today half of all private-sector workers (46.2%) in MO work at a small business with fewer than 50 employees. (1/3)
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My team put together some astonishing numbers on Missouri for me today on Small Business Saturday. We’re approaching a Missouri where nearly half of us work for a Small Business. Today half of all private-sector workers (46.2%) in MO work at a small business with fewer than 50 employees. (1/3)
Here in the St. Louis region we're digging out of our first snow of the season. Sad to see it hit on Small Business Saturday. So many of our small retailers and more count on this day for their best sales. Missouri's economy runs on small biz. The average MO business has 11 employees. (1/3)
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Here in the St. Louis region we're digging out of our first snow of the season. Sad to see it hit on Small Business Saturday. So many of our small retailers and more count on this day for their best sales. Missouri's economy runs on small biz. The average MO business has 11 employees. (1/3)
Yes.
Aftyn Behn has actually gone up in the polls since Republicans began attacking her as “radical.” Behn, a Tennessee Democrat with down-home style and a focus on affordability, fairness and clarity in a time of chaos, has cut through the noise of the attack ads by speaking directly to voters.
Can Aftyn Behn Stun the GOP in Tennessee Next Week?
The Democrat has a real chance to flip a deep-red congressional seat. In an exclusive interview, she explains why her bid is shaking up the politics of 2025 (and maybe 2026).
www.thenation.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Yes.