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PublishedOctober 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate

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Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, was midway through defending her record during the final debate of the midterms when an audience member cut her short. "I'm terrified," a man shouted. "AI data centers are destroying our climate. They are poisoning our water." Collins brushed off the outburst,
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