Republicans are increasingly concerned that data centers could become a liability in the midterm elections, as rising power costs tied to these facilities become a pocketbook issue for voters. The debate intensified after Senate Democrats blocked legislation championed by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio). The move highlights growing worries among GOP lawmakers about the financial impact of data centers on the electorate.
Republicans are growing increasingly worried that data centers are a liability in the midterms, as concerns over higher power bills tied to the facilities turn into a pocketbook issue for voters. The debate over the issue was on full display Wednesday, after Senate Democrats blocked legislation championed by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) — who is...