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AI companies dump $265M into midterms as data center backlash heats up

By Alexis Dufresne Published September 8, 2026 at 03:12 UTC

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Paris Marx @parismarx.com

“There are very real reasons for people to be concerned about this buildout.” I spoke to @joshwmarcus.bsky.social about why the data center backlash is justified and is going to be a big issue in the US midterms. www.t…
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com: “There are very real reasons for people to be concerned about this buildout.” I spoke to @joshwmarcus.bsky.social about why the data center… →

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Original headline: AI companies dump $265M into midterms as data center backlash heats up