Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyJoe LombardoJon Hustedmidterm elections
We asked 2 years ago if voters would blame Jon Husted for data centers. Now the GOP is worriedJon Husted's early championing of data centers in Ohio has become a political liability as rising electricity costs and community opposition fuel Democrat Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign attacks.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyJon Hustedohio senate race
Jon Husted is the face of data centers in Ohio, and Republicans nationwide fear what that means: Today in OhioEditor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, impact editor Leila Atassi and content director Laura Johnston.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJon Hustedohio senate race
GOP fears data center backlash could sink Husted’s Senate bid: Capitol LetterNational Republicans are warning that Ohio’s growing backlash against data centers could hurt U.S. Sen. Jon Husted in his close race against Democrat Sherrod Brown.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJon Hustedohio senate race