Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
When Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, began her campaign last year, candidates weren’t talking about — or hearing about — data centers.
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National story. 24 articles from 21 sources. Updated Jul 24, 2026.
Part of The backlash against AI data centers and their power and water costs
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Left
5 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.
Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Kokomo Tribune
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Center
11 sourcesRan by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WHEC Rochester, +3 more
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5 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.
Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Odessa American, Jonesboro Sun
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