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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Marc Levy

Democrat leans into data center outrage with new TV ad in Pennsylvania

People with signs reading ‘Stop data centers’ wait for President Donald Trump to arrive at an event at the General Motors Proving Ground on Monday, July 27, 2026 - (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Democrat Paige Cognetti is launching a direct challenge to artificial intelligence data centers in a new TV ad, declaring "we are not for sale" in a critical Pennsylvania congressional district.

The contest between Cognetti, who serves as Scranton's mayor, and freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan is viewed as a prime opportunity for the Democratic Party to secure a seat in the November election. This gain would bolster their efforts to reclaim control of the U.S. House and impede President Donald Trump's agenda.

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