Two Crusty Old Combat Soldiers Interview Mel Tull, Candidate for Congress in Virginia's 5th District

In this special Foggy Bottom Line Media bonus episode, hosts Stan Scott and Scott K. sit down with Virginia 5th Congressional District candidate Mel Tull—Army veteran, small business attorney, and first-time candidate—to break down the issues shaping the 2026 election. Tull outlines his vision as a “business-friendly Democrat” focused on economic stability, bipartisan problem-solving, and restoring trust in government. The conversation dives into everything from mid-decade redistricting and rural voter outreach to war powers, NATO, immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living.