Jim Cooper

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Jim Cooper

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 19, 1954 (Age: 72)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim Cooper holds a robust academic background, including a B.A. with highest honors in history and economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a B.A./M.A. in philosophy, politics, and economics from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He furthered his education with a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Cooper's professional experience spans law, finance, and academia, having worked as an attorney, investment banker, and adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He co-founded Brentwood Capital Advisors, showcasing his expertise in financial services.

Political Ideas

Jim Cooper's political identity is marked by a blend of regional economic pragmatism and national security expertise. His background in investment banking and academia reveals an ideologically agile approach, often prioritizing local economic interests. Cooper's advisory role in national security adds an intriguing layer, suggesting a calculated balance between local and federal concerns. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2020

252,155 votes (100.00%)

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2018

177,923 votes (67.80%)

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2016

171,111 votes (62.60%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2014

96,148 votes (62.30%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2012

171,621 votes (65.20%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 5th congressional district, 2010

99,162 votes (56.23%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 5th congressional district election, 2008

181,467 votes (65.84%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 5th congressional district election, 2006

122,919 votes (69.00%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 5th congressional district election, 2004

168,970 votes (69.26%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee's 5th congressional district election, 2002

108,903 votes (63.73%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 4th congressional district election, 1992

98,984 votes (64.06%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee House of Representatives 4th District

67.40% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee House of Representatives 4th District

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee House of Representatives 4th District

Unopposed

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee House of Representatives 4th District

75.20% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Tennessee House of Representatives 4th District

66.10% of vote

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