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James Cooper — 2008 U.S. Representative, District 5 campaign
2008 U.S. Representative, District 5
Latest filing: Year-End 2008 · Jun 26, 2009 · source: FEC
11 filings · Q1 2007–YE 2008
Cash on Hand The campaign’s ending cash balance from its most recent filing. Cash shown as “carried over” was held before this election cycle began — usually from a prior campaign for the same office. Full definition →
$274,485
$65,978 carried over
Why this number?
Funds Raised The money the campaign took in — cash and checks, plus the candidate’s own money, loans, and transfers from affiliated committees. It does not include the value of donated goods and services; where a campaign received any, that is shown separately as In-Kind Received. Full definition →
$626,937
includes $1,982 in loans, offsets, and other receipts not itemized in FEC filings
Why this number?
In-Kind Received Goods or services donated to the campaign instead of cash — say, free printing or donated consulting — reported at fair-market value. Counted toward the same $200 disclosure threshold as cash gifts. Full definition →
$139
goods or services
Total Spent
$426,900
Why this number?
Donors
414
414 shown
· 0 below $200
Out-of-State
47%
$296,470 from outside TN
Why this number?
The ending cash balance the campaign reported on its most recent filing (as filed, not computed).
Reported on this filing:
- YE 2008 YEAR-END $274,485 filing-stated
Sum of every cash receipt bucket: itemized contributions from others + the candidate's own contributions + loans + filer-stated unitemized + (federal) transfers and other receipts. Excludes the value of donated goods & services, shown separately as In-Kind Received.
| Itemized contributions from others | $624,955 |
| Loans, offsets, and other receipts | $1,982 |
| Funds raised | $626,937 |
From each filing:
- YE 2008 YEAR-END $2,137 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $2,000 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $137 filing-stated
- 30G 2008 POST-GENERAL $69,705 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $69,610 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $95 filing-stated
- 12G 2008 PRE-GENERAL $58,300 derived
- Q3 2008 OCTOBER QUARTERLY $126,704 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $126,435 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $270 filing-stated
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- 12P 2008 PRE-PRIMARY $11,750 derived
- Q2 2008 JULY QUARTERLY $121,126 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $120,860 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $266 filing-stated
- Q1 2008 APRIL QUARTERLY $32,339 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $32,050 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $289 filing-stated
- YE 2007 YEAR-END $92,847 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $92,300 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $547 filing-stated
- Q3 2007 OCTOBER QUARTERLY $48,102 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $48,000 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $102 filing-stated
- Q2 2007 JULY QUARTERLY $59,275 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $59,150 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $125 filing-stated
- Q1 2007 APRIL QUARTERLY $4,651 mixed
- Itemized contributions from others $4,500 derived
- Loans, offsets, and other receipts $151 filing-stated
Itemized expenditure rows plus the stated spending a filer reported as a lump sum without itemizing it.
| Itemized expenditures | $425,412 |
| Stated spending not itemized (credited) | $1,489 |
| Total spent | $426,900 |
From each filing:
- YE 2008 YEAR-END $14,218 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $13,910 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $308 filing-stated
- 30G 2008 POST-GENERAL $81,209 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $80,941 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $268 filing-stated
- 12G 2008 PRE-GENERAL $30,296 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $30,296 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $0 filing-stated
- Q3 2008 OCTOBER QUARTERLY $51,206 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $51,187 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $19 filing-stated
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- 12P 2008 PRE-PRIMARY $10,544 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $10,260 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $284 filing-stated
- Q2 2008 JULY QUARTERLY $29,785 derived
- Q1 2008 APRIL QUARTERLY $47,414 derived
- YE 2007 YEAR-END $72,136 derived
- Q3 2007 OCTOBER QUARTERLY $34,079 derived
- Q2 2007 JULY QUARTERLY $29,014 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $28,834 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $180 filing-stated
- Q1 2007 APRIL QUARTERLY $26,999 mixed
- Itemized expenditures $26,569 derived
- Stated spending not itemized (credited) $430 filing-stated
Itemized contributions from a state other than Tennessee, divided by everything the campaign raised (shown only when the state of most itemized money is known — above 99% coverage).
Who funds this campaign The sources split breaks down everything the campaign raised: the candidate’s own money (including self-loans), individuals (including unitemized small gifts), organizations and PACs, and “other” (in-kind contributions, loans other than the candidate’s, and the like) — open its “Why this number?” for the full breakdown. Gift-size and location figures cover itemized contributions only. Aggregates count everyone who gave, including donors below the $200 disclosure floor — a share across all donors identifies no one. Full definition →
Individuals gave 52% of the itemized money; organizations and PACs gave 48%.
Individuals (itemized) $327K · 52% Organizations & PACs $298K · 48%
Why this number?
Everything the campaign raised, split into the candidate's own money (own contributions plus self- and family loans), itemized individuals, unitemized small donations, organizations and PACs, transfers from other committees (FEC line 12), and everything else (loans other than the candidate's, in-kind, offsets and other receipts). The parts add up to the total raised. The headline share is individuals divided by the total.
From individuals: $326,510 ÷ Everything the campaign raised: $627,076
| From individuals (itemized) | $326,510 |
| From organizations and PACs | $298,445 |
| In-kind contributions (goods & services) | $139 |
| Offsets and other receipts | $1,982 |
Where the money comes from Shares of itemized dollars, by the contributor’s state and city as filed. A city is named only when at least 5 donors gave from it or it holds at least 5% of the located dollars; everyone else is grouped into “elsewhere.” Shown only when at least 80% of dollars carry a usable state. Full definition →
52% of located dollars came from within Tennessee (48% from out of state).
Tennessee $326,185 Out of state $296,470
- Nashville $238K38%
- Washington, DC $136K22%
- Brentwood $25K4%
- Franklin $18K3%
- Alexandria, VA $14K2%
- Elsewhere in Tennessee $44K
- Other out-of-state $146K
Why this number?
Itemized contribution dollars from outside Tennessee, divided by all itemized dollars whose contributor state is known. A city is named only when at least 5 donors gave from it OR it holds at least 5% of the located dollars; everyone else is grouped into elsewhere-in-Tennessee and other-out-of-state. Shown only above 99% state coverage. Based on itemized contributions only (loans and money a filer reported as an unitemized lump sum are not included).
Contributions & Spending Over Time
Itemized monetary contributions and expenditures by month — Jan 2007 – Dec 2008. Peak $111,110 in Oct 2008. Spending peaked at $103,273 in Oct 2008.
Raised Spent
Contributions
414 donors gave $200 or more cumulatively.
| Donor | Donations | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Dog PAC | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Realtors PAC | 4 | $10,000.00 |
| Federal Express PAC | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Caterpillar Employees PAC | 3 | $10,000.00 |
| Att INC PAC | 3 | $9,000.00 |
| Intl Union of Operating Engineers | 3 | $7,500.00 |
| Koch PAC | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| INC PAC Wal Mart Stores | 4 | $7,000.00 |
| Dealers Eac of Natl Auto Dealers Assn | 4 | $6,000.00 |
| Build PAC of Nat L Assn of Home Builders | 2 | $6,000.00 |
Dates
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| Donor | Location | Employer | Amount | Date |
|---|
Showing the top 500 of 535 contributions by amount. Download the full list (CSV) for every contribution.
Expenditures
| Vendor | Payments | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN Democratic Party - Victory 2008 | 11 | $55,940.00 | |
| Democratic Congresssional Camp. Comm. | 2 | $55,000.00 | |
| Suntrust Bank | 12 | $53,757.24 | |
| Orange, April | 7 | $20,541.31 | |
| Ewing, David | 6 | $20,331.80 | |
| Advanced Network Strategies, LLC | 15 | $20,010.14 | |
| Davidson, Golden & Lundy, P.C. | 23 | $15,399.00 | |
| Visa | 18 | $15,312.71 | |
| Miro District | 2 | $10,117.55 | |
| Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus | 1 | $10,000.00 | |
| E. Allan Brandon Advertising | 2 | $9,822.56 | |
| Davidson, Haley | 14 | $9,770.38 | |
| Davidson County Democratic Party | 5 | $9,000.01 | |
| NGP Software, Inc. | 5 | $9,000.00 | |
| Victory 2006 | 11 | $7,920.00 | |
| Verizon | 23 | $6,011.72 | |
| Tennessee Democratic Party | 3 | $6,000.00 | |
| At&T | 42 | $5,521.29 | |
| Bna Technology Solutions | 12 | $5,148.42 | |
| Jimmy Kelly's Restaurant | 1 | $4,406.14 | |
| Mma Creative, Inc. | 2 | $4,394.54 | |
| Wilson Bank & Trust | 13 | $4,353.01 | |
| Hackney, Terri | 5 | $3,250.00 | |
| Aristotle | 1 | $3,250.00 | |
| Dell Computers | 1 | $2,796.35 | |
| Marriott | 1 | $2,701.26 | |
| Paychex | 7 | $2,590.03 | |
| United States Postal Service | 5 | $2,541.00 | |
| Naacp Freedom Fund | 2 | $2,500.00 | |
| Apple Store | 1 | $2,252.75 | |
| Quigley, Lisa | 2 | $2,052.62 | |
| Childers for Congress | 1 | $2,000.00 | |
| TN Dem. Party - Victory 2008 | 3 | $1,980.00 | |
| Jive! A Digital Print Factory | 2 | $1,811.45 | |
| American Mail | 1 | $1,640.00 | |
| In Dyer Need Catering, LLC | 1 | $1,638.75 | |
| Belcourt Theatre | 2 | $1,625.00 | |
| Nashville Women's Political Caucus | 3 | $1,580.00 | |
| Perry, Rosetta Miller | 1 | $1,500.00 | |
| BB&T Insurance | 6 | $1,497.00 | |
| Cooper, John P. | 1 | $1,450.00 | |
| Nashville City Club | 2 | $1,395.91 | |
| Imagequest | 2 | $1,257.22 | |
| Northwest Ymca | 2 | $1,250.00 | |
| The Wilson Post | 10 | $1,070.00 | |
| Adams, Paige | 1 | $1,000.00 | |
| Ketner for Congress | 1 | $1,000.00 | |
| Wilson County Democratic Party | 1 | $1,000.00 | |
| Barrow for Congress | 1 | $1,000.00 | |
| Bellsouth Communications | 4 | $894.20 | |
| Harvard Club of Ny | 1 | $793.14 | |
| Phillips, Kevin | 1 | $788.41 | |
| BYRD, Meredith | 2 | $785.50 | |
| Allen Printing | 1 | $740.49 | |
| Jarrard, David | 1 | $740.00 | |
| Bellevue Chamber of Commerce | 4 | $737.00 | |
| Berke for State Senate Committee | 1 | $700.00 | |
| Cunningham, Gary | 1 | $650.00 | |
| Spragens, John | 2 | $624.27 | |
| Sitemason, Inc. | 3 | $609.10 | |
| Ase Technology | 2 | $595.53 | |
| Mei Wah Restaurant | 1 | $569.11 | |
| Hancock, Anne | 1 | $565.58 | |
| Continental Airways | 1 | $508.00 | |
| Cate, Molly | 1 | $490.58 | |
| The Cupcake Collection | 1 | $472.00 | |
| Davidson, Golden & Lundy | 1 | $424.00 | |
| American Airlines | 1 | $415.99 | |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 | $414.00 | |
| Madison/Rivergate Chamber of Commerce | 3 | $400.00 | |
| Happy Salmon Productions, LLC | 1 | $400.00 | |
| E. Allen Brandon, LLC | 1 | $380.70 | |
| Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce | 2 | $375.00 | |
| Majors, Don E. Jr. | 2 | $313.68 | |
| Room In the Inn | 1 | $300.00 | |
| Mt. Juliet/W. Wilson | 4 | $290.00 | |
| Stone, Tippins | 1 | $289.40 | |
| Amtrak - Union Station | 2 | $278.00 | |
| Randy Camp for State Senate | 1 | $250.00 | |
| Cumberland Heights Friends | 1 | $250.00 | |
| Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & | 1 | $250.00 | |
| Internal Revenue Service | 1 | $238.00 | |
| Plain Jane | 1 | $218.50 | |
| A1 Limousine, Inc. | 1 | $202.71 | |
| Office Depot | 1 | $202.08 | |
| Harris Hillman School | 1 | $200.00 | |
| Sonoma Restaurant | 1 | $159.50 | |
| Mt. Juliet/W. Wilson Chamber of Commerce | 1 | $150.00 | |
| McNamee, Marc | 1 | $139.21 | |
| Hertz | 1 | $119.06 | |
| McBee Systems, Inc. | 1 | $101.98 |
Dates
| Payee | Location | Purpose | Amount | Date |
|---|
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC); see About for how this data is processed.
| Filing | Cash Beginning | Cash Ending | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| YE 2008 Late | $286,560.54 | $274,484.93 | Source ↗ |
| 30G 2008 | $297,309.17 | $286,560.54 | Source ↗ |
| 12G 2008 | $268,745.44 | $297,309.17 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2008 | $187,816.02 | $268,745.44 | Source ↗ |
| 12P 2008 | $186,109.53 | $187,816.02 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2008 | $93,781.48 | $186,109.53 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2008 | $109,171.53 | $93,781.48 | Source ↗ |
| YE 2007 Late | $88,310.12 | $109,171.53 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2007 | $74,136.21 | $88,310.12 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2007 Late | $43,659.81 | $74,136.21 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2007 | $65,977.74 | $43,659.81 | Source ↗ |