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Husted defends energy policy as GOP warns data centers put Ohio seat at risk
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Key Points:
- Sen. Jon Husted defended President Trump's energy and economic policies, attributing rising electricity costs in Ohio to Democratic climate policies and power plant closures rather than data center construction.
- The National Republican Senatorial Committee warned that data centers have become a significant concern for voters due to their potential impact on utility costs, posing a risk to Republican candidates like Husted.
- Ohio hosts several large data center projects, including a proposed $500 billion, 10-gigawatt campus in Pike County, which has sparked debate over electricity prices and tax breaks.
- Husted highlighted a $500 million Department of Energy grant awarded to Cleveland-Cliffs for manufacturing upgrades, emphasizing the importance of such investments for job creation and economic security in Ohio.
- Husted is currently trailing Democrat Sherrod Brown in a key Senate race, with data center issues and other economic concerns contributing to Republican worries about maintaining Senate control.
