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Only data center hate can bridge the political divide.

There are over a dozen planned in Michigan alone, and it could be the issue that swings the midterm elections in a decidedly purple state. Almost no one is thrilled about the surge in energy prices or environmental impacts, but neither party has convincingly owned the issue.

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