Global Politics Report Editorial
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Aug. 24, 2026 at 09:32 AM ET
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Original source: The New York Times