Jimmy Duncan

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John James Duncan Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 21, 1947 (Age: 78)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jimmy Duncan, born in 1947 in Lebanon, Tennessee, holds a Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School. He served in the Army National Guard, reaching the rank of captain, and held a judicial position in Knox County, Tennessee. Duncan spent over three decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was known for his fiscal conservatism and non-interventionist foreign policy stances. He retired from Congress in 2019 and has since relocated to Grainger County.

Political Ideas

Jimmy Duncan's political identity is marked by a blend of libertarian fiscal conservatism and non-interventionist foreign policy, a rare combination even among Republicans. His opposition to the Iraq War and Wall Street bailout, coupled with his advocacy for the gold standard, showcases a rigid adherence to limited government principles. Duncan’s alignment with the Liberty Caucus and criticism of neoconservatism further illustrate his non-interventionist stance, creating an intriguing tension between his domestic and foreign policy views. His unique approach to constituent engagement, favoring one-on-one meetings over town halls, hints at a highly personalized and controlled political strategy.

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2016

212,455 votes (75.60%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2014

120,833 votes (72.50%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2012

196,894 votes (74.40%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, 2010

141,796 votes (81.78%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2008

227,120 votes (78.11%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

157,095 votes (77.72%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2004

215,795 votes (79.07%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2002

146,887 votes (78.98%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 2000

187,154 votes (89.34%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1998

90,860 votes (88.64%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1996

150,953 votes (70.68%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1994

128,937 votes (90.49%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Tennessee's 2nd congressional district election, 1992

148,377 votes (72.24%)

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