Underdog Democrats lean into data center concerns [View all]
An explosion in data center construction across the nation is fueling underdogs in key races as candidates look to win the messaging war on affordability.
Democrats from Georgia to Michigan are trying to turn concern about the energy-hungry facilities to their advantage as voters fret about its impact on electricity bills.
And while polling suggests the data center debate is far from being a top-tier midterm subject, the issue is bubbling up as a wedge for lesser-known candidates looking to differentiate themselves from the pack.
“Running away from these issues is, frankly, bad politics. It’s cowardly politics,” said Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, a hot spot for data center clashes.
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