Growing backlash against data centers in American cities as poll finds over 70% oppose them
Tech companies pour trillions of dollars into new data centers, the backbone of the AI boom. But many communities across the U.S. are rejecting them. A recent Gallup poll found that more than 70% of Americans don't want data centers in their area. St. Louis is in the middle of the national fight, and Tony Dokoupil takes a visit.
A recent poll conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute has found that a majority of "connected" American Jews would prefer the opposition to triumph in Israel's upcoming October elections. Defined as those with strong ties to the Jewish community and Israel, 54% of the surveyed respondents expressed a clear preference for the opposition.
The next largest group, 24%, stated that it was not their place to voice a preference, while 14% backed the current ruling coalition. Only 8% of respondents had no preference. Although only 8% of the respondents held Israeli citizenship, a significant 78% reported following Israeli election news closely, with 63% following it "very closely" and 29% "somewhat closely."
JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern emphasized the importance of Israel to American Jews, citing two key reasons: Israel's actions can affect how American Jews are perceived, potentially impacting their status in the US, and Israel remains central to the identity of many American Jews. The war has reportedly strengthened Jewish identity among a significant portion of the community, according to JPPI surveys.
The survey's panel was primarily composed of "connected" American Jews, with a Democratic majority. Sixty-two percent of respondents supported Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, while 30% backed Republican candidate Donald Trump. The survey was not representative of all American Jews due to its focus on "connected" individuals.
Political orientation played a significant role in shaping respondents' preferences for the Israeli election. Among "strong conservatives," only 8% favored the opposition, while 56% supported the coalition. Among Trump voters, 43% backed the coalition. Support for the opposition increased steadily as respondents moved toward more liberal political views, with 78% of strong liberals preferring an opposition victory.
The preference for an opposition victory was also evident among US respondents eligible to vote in Israel, with 55% supporting the opposition, more than double the 26% who favored the current coalition.
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