Politics
AI Data Centers Threaten GOP in Battleground States
Growing salience around AI data centers is threatening the Republican Party's grip on battleground states like Ohio and Texas. Grassroots movements, particularly in rural areas where President Trump won by double digits, are pushing back against infrastructure costs and environmental impacts.
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The Hill
Salience around AI data centers is growing this election cycle as the fight over the infrastructure's costs and environmental impacts may be threatening Republicans in battleground states like Texas and Ohio. Grassroots movements in rural communities, particularly where President Trump won by double
2026-10-30 10:00 UTC
The Hill
For younger voters, election-related corruption is less of a concern than for older generations. Four percent of Gen Zers say they're worried about election fraud and cheating ahead of the midterms, compared with 14 percent of millennials, 21 percent of Gen Xers and 23 percent of baby boomers, per
2026-10-30 10:00 UTC