New poll shows partisan divide, negative opinion of data centers

The Marquette Law School poll in Wisconsin shows growing skepticism among voters about large data center projects. Opposition has increased significantly since last fall, with 70% of registered voters saying the costs outweigh the benefits. The issue has become more politically polarized, with a sharp increase in opposition among independents and Democrats. Concerns like electricity consumption and the need for new power plants rank lower than worries about water use and opposition to AI development.