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The overwhelming nature of the Democratic win is making everyone rethink energy strategies from Iran to Texas data centers.

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On Tuesday, U.S. voters delivered an overwhelming victory for Democratic candidates throughout the country that will upend the halls of power in Washington and data center hotbeds like Texas.

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“It’s not just about who wins,” one political spending expert said. “It’s about setting the agenda and what types of issues we talk about.”

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AI super PACs spent $79 million this cycle, most of it before November. Here’s what they got for it.

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