‘The most cross-partisan issue I’ve ever seen in my life’: Republicans are so exposed on data centers that even Texas is going up for grabs

The rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers is becoming a pivotal issue in U.S. political campaigns, sparking cross-partisan opposition in rural areas due to concerns over water usage, pollution, and land use. This issue is influencing races in Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, with candidates from both parties addressing public fears about the impact of data centers on communities.