America's AI Data Center Reckoning: From Missouri Recall Votes to Washington's Regulatory Whiplash

Voters in Independence, Missouri, recalled a city council member who voted for billions in data center tax breaks, marking the first time electoral consequences have struck an official over AI infrastructure. Nearly 70% of the district voted to remove John Perkins, who supported $6 billion in tax incentives for a proposed $150 billion data center. This isn't just local anger—it's a preview of the midterm battle, where data center backlash is reshaping campaigns from...