From Fox News · Kiera McDonald · · 1m 10s
Dem's Data Center Attack Hits Snag
Ohio senator faces backlash over Google contributions in data center campaign ad.
In brief
Ohio senator faces backlash over Google contributions in data center campaign ad. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown's campaign ad targeting Rep. Jon Husted over Google data centers in Ohio faces criticism for past campaign contributions from Google lobbyists. Originally reported by Fox News.
Campaign Ad Targets Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown targets Republican Sen. Jon Husted in a new ad featuring Google's data center in Ohio.
“the push to bring data centers to Ohio”
Google Contributions Surface
Campaign finance records show Google's corporate PAC contributed $20,000 to Brown over his political career.
“$20,000”
Lobbyist Contributions
Google lobbyists Lisa Kountoupes and Michael D. Smith donated thousands of dollars to Brown's campaign committee.
“Lisa Kountoupes”
Lobbying Firms
Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid and Cornerstone Government Affairs worked on permitting reform for Google's data centers.
“permitting reform”
Brown's Campaign Response
Brown's campaign claims Husted led Ohio's data center expansion but failed to address past contributions from Google.
“chief reason”
GOP Strategist Critique
GOP strategist Mehek Cooke calls Brown's actions 'Jekyll-and-Hyde politics' for accepting Google contributions.
“Jekyll-and-Hyde politics”
Husted Campaign Response
Husted's campaign claims Brown failed Ohio families and blocked legislation requiring data centers to pay for power.
“despicable”
In short
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown's campaign ad targeting Rep. Jon Husted over Google data centers in Ohio faces criticism for past campaign contributions from Google lobbyists.
