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“The Single Most Toxic Issue in the Midterms”: How America Turned on Data Centers.America is hopelessly divided along party lines. That’s a stubborn fact, we’re told, and the polling bears it out: Democrats dislike Republicans and Republicans dislike Democrats, in almost precisely the same proportions. But every election produces surprising coalitions that defy entrenched partisanship. In these midterms, left and right have found…

Mother Jones20h agoWhole story →

Technology midterm elections

Sherrod Brown’s AI Data Center Views as Husted’s Bill Blocked by DemocratsData centers have become one of the defining issues of the 2026 midterm elections.

Newsweek7d agoWhole story →

Planet HR 9340 ohio senate race

Rep. Mike Cloud to Newsmax: Dems Want Trump to FailRep. Michael Cloud accused Senate Democrats of blocking Republican-backed bills on data center costs, congressional stock trading and voter ID.

Newsmax7d agoWhole story →

Technology Michael Cloud HR 9340 midterm elections

Senate Democrats block House-passed data center bill aimed at addressing energy costsSenate Democrats blocked a GOP-led effort to approve a bill aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, arguing it doesn't go far enough.

CBS News8d agoWhole story →

Technology HR 9340 ratepayer protection act vote

Senate Democrats block Sen. Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday aimed at protecting consumers from paying higher prices when new data centers are built in their communities.

NBC News8d agoWhole story →

Technology HR 9340 senate rejects hr 9340

Democrats block data centers affordability bill in blow to Senate GOPSenate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a GOP-led bill to combat rising energy costs driven by the data center boom, thwarting a last-ditch effort by Republicans to show they are taking voter concerns about affordability seriously.

Cable News Network8d agoWhole story →

Technology HR 9340 senate rejects hr 9340

The Data Center ElectionA nationwide backlash is forcing candidates onto unfamiliar ground

Newsweek8d agoWhole story →

Technology midterm elections

John Thune tees up doomed votes on data centers and stock tradingBoth the Ratepayer Protection Act and a second bill restricting stock trading by members of Congress are slated to fail on Wednesday.

Washington Examiner8d agoWhole story →

Technology John Thune HR 7008 HR 9340 senate votes on ethics bills

Republicans say they want to address data centers. Democrats smell a campaign-season rat.“They say they’re for more affordability,” embattled GOP Sen. Jon Husted said. “This is a chance for everybody to prove it.”

POLITICO13d agoWhole story →

Government Jon Husted HR 9340 midterm elections

Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on noticeLess than a year ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott hailed Texas as the "epicenter of AI development." Now, in his bid for re-election, he is calling for sweeping new restrictions on data centers.

Reuters1mo agoWhole story →

Government Greg Abbott midterm elections

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 →

Economy Joe Lombardo Jon Husted midterm elections