My name is Tom Wells and I am a husband, father, grandfather, & physicist running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida 3rd Congressional District, since 2016.
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Before focusing on politics, I earned my Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Maryland and went on to serve as the lead engineer at a succession of small microwave technology companies.
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I later started my own company in 2005 to develop solutions to long-standing Air Force requirements. I have been a champion for progressive politics ever since I watched in dismay as Ronald Reagan destroyed the Air Traffic Controllers Union.
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I realized that the intersection of life and science - politics - is broken.
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So I started my campaign for Congress in June 2016 and have since been engaged in face-to-face campaigning where I have explored the issues facing our country and have developed political strategies to address them.
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I am running on a platform that includes addressing the flaws of our healthcare system with Medicare for All, protecting our environment with a Green New Deal to combat Climate Change, and protecting our democracy through election reform.
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I also fully support fighting against racial injustices, making sure everyone has their civil rights protected, and reforming our housing and educational systems.
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Fighting against racial injustices and economic disparities is not rocket science - I have done rocket science.
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This is why I remain a firm believer in science and support evidence-based policy that will get us through the Coronavirus pandemic while preparing us for future outbreaks.
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If we do not take the fight to D.C. then my children, your children, and our grandchildren will never live in a just country where everyone is treated equally and met with equal opportunities for upward mobility.
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I have also been endorsed by Our Revolution: Jacksonville, Democratic Socialists of Jacksonville, Demand Universal Healthcare, Bernie for Jacksonville, and Local Berniecrats of Jacksonville
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I'm also the only person running in FL-03 that's a Member of DSA.
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