The Democratic Party’s New Villain
The breakup with Big Tech is evident in dozens of campaign ads.
In recent Democratic campaign ads, a new adversary has emerged, so prevalent that it's easy to overlook its nonexistence. These ads, featuring figures like Representative Marcy Kaptur and Roy Cooper, warn of Big Tech's influence on electric rates, the environment, and farmland. Rebecca Cooke, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin, promises voters a stance against Big Tech in a 30-second ad.
The House Majority PAC, a Democratic-aligned group, labeled an incumbent Republican as "Data Center Derrick Van Orden" in an ad, suggesting AI-designed servitude. This newfound animosity toward Big Tech has been a defining theme of this midterm election and could continue into the 2028 presidential campaign.
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