In Tennessee, you have to work pretty hard to be a “do little” Congressman and be this unpopular, in Nashville. Jim Cooper’s approval rating is significantly lower than the President. He is at 47% popularity, compared with Obama’s 66%, while 41% hold him in an unfavorable light.
I think this is problematic for Cooper. Congressmen do not get many opportunities to sell and redefine themselves. And, let’s face it… he is not exactly Mr. Charisma. So, I think he is particularly vulnerable to a decent challenger.
Jim Cooper’s growing lack of popularity
