Trump Candidates Face Major Backlash Over Key Midterm Issue
Summary
Dan Pfeiffer and Brian Tyler Cohen analyze data centers as a pivotal midterm issue, highlighting how rising energy costs and tax breaks are fueling voter backlash against Republicans like Greg Abbott. They discuss the political risks for candidates in Texas and Wisconsin, noting that even cultural figures like Jason Kelce are mocking the industry. The episode concludes by identifying mass surveillance via Flock cameras as an emerging issue that divides the GOP and resonates with privacy-conscious voters.
Topics discussed
Intro: Data centers as the sleeper issue for midterms
Texas Governor race: Gina Hinojosa vs Greg Abbott on energy costs
Wisconsin Governor race: Crowley, Tiffany, and the data center debate
Liquid Death ad: Cultural backlash against AI data centers
Flock cameras: Mass surveillance as the next political flashpoint
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