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Husted: “I don’t think that is a bad thing, because I don’t think those [jobs] are enriching”

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Newly resurfaced video showed that Jon Husted called for replacing “repetitive” jobs with robots, saying that “I don’t think those [jobs] are enriching.”

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Jon Husted has been called the “face of data centers” in Ohio for his record of bringing hundreds of data centers to the state while local communities were left with the bill. 

Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:

“Once again, Jon Husted is insulting hardworking Ohioans — this time by saying he wants to replace their jobs with robots because he does not think their work is ‘enriching.’ Jon Husted could not be more out of touch with the people of Ohio, and they will hold him accountable in November.” 

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MeidasTouch: Jon Husted, ‘The Face of Data Centers,’ Pushed to Replace Ohio Workers With AI

• Jon Husted, who was called “the face of data centers” in the state of Ohio, has suggested replacing American workers with AI in jobs he deems too menial and repetitive to be done by human beings, after pushing to bring hundreds of AI data centers to his state.

• “Robotics and other things like that are going to take away, are going to end a lot of the repetitive work,” Husted said on a video call [26:56] with the Darke County Chamber of Commerce in 2021. “If you worked in something that had a repetitive nature to it, those kinds of jobs are going away. They’re going to be replaced by robots. I don’t think that is a bad thing, because I don’t think those are enriching– the enriching kinds of jobs that most people want to do.“

• Apparently, Husted thinks if your job is boring you are expendable and should be replaced by a robot. No clarification was provided on which jobs he deems too boring to be performed by actual breathing American workers.

• But Husted isn’t just promoting technological shifts in the economy on their merits. He has also been a major champion of the AI industrial complex; pushing taxpayer support for highly invasive AI data centers spread throughout his state at the expense of the privacy and environmental sustainability of his constituents.

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Husted described as the “face of data centers” in Ohio

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO — This week, Wood County Auditor candidate Mark Wongrowski and Ohioans facing skyrocketing electric bills rallied against Jon Husted for his record of bringing hundreds of data centers to Ohio while local communities were left with the bill. 

Jon Husted blames Ohioans for data centers, telling listeners in a recent interview that “we are the problem.” While Husted blames families and local communities, Ohio electric bills are now projected to be over $800 for the summer — a massive increase — and Meta is building a massive data center near Bowling Green. 

“Jon Husted helped bring data centers to Ohio and has continued to vote for tech billionaires’ interests – I’m one of the unfortunate people that is forced to have a data center being built in my backyard because of it,” said Bowling Green resident Beth Cole. “It is incredibly disrespectful that Jon Husted has now decided to blame data center development on Ohioans by telling us to look in the mirror because we are the problem. I’m calling on all Ohioans to take action this November and vote out the people that have wronged us and our way of life.”

“Senator Jon Husted spent years as our lieutenant governor rolling out the red carpet for data centers. Instead of taking responsibility, he told Ohioans, ‘when we look in the mirror, we are the problem,’” said Wood County Auditor candidate Mark Wongrowski. “Senator Husted wants you to believe that your electricity bills are your fault. Let’s elect leaders who will work for Wood County families and not the corporations cutting backroom deals.”

“This data center is affecting all of us. Jon Husted has made a grave error on citizens’ behalf, and I would implore everyone to look at your utility bills. Last July, my electric bill was $29. This year, it’s $130. It’s absolutely frightening, and we can do something about it. Let’s remove Jon Husted from the authority that he has taken and given away cutting sweetheart deals for corporations,” said Bowling Green resident Maria Simon. 

Read more about how Jon Husted led the charge to bring data centers to Ohio: 

• Jon Husted played such a large role in bringing data centers to Ohio, the editor of Cleveland.com referred to Husted as “the face of data centers.”

• When he was Lt. Governor, Husted led the charge to give billions in out-of-control tax breaks to out-of-state corporations building data centers in Ohio. 

• Because of Husted’s efforts, Ohioans have seen their utility bills skyrocket, with Ohio seeing the second largest utility rate increase in the country over the last year.

• According to the Plain Dealer, Husted was “a data center’s best friend” and “spent years rolling out the red carpet” for these massive corporations to come to Ohio. 

• Husted said in a recent interview that Ohioans need to “look in the mirror” when deciding who to blame for data centers, claiming that “we are the problem.”

• Husted is now scrambling to cover up his record and pretend he cares about protecting families from higher utility bills after he handed out billions in tax breaks to attract data centers to Ohio. 

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COLUMBUS, OHIO — One year ago, Senator Jon Husted voted to block the release of the Epstein files after taking more than $116,000 directly from Epstein co-conspirator Les Wexner, including a maximum donation just a few weeks before the vote.

This past year, Ohioans have called out and protested Husted in Columbus, Toledo, Youngstown, Westlake, Steubenville, Lima, and Marietta. Husted is the only Senator up for re-election to take Wexner’s money, and has taken 10 times as much money from the Epstein co-conspirator than any other sitting Senator.

Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:

“One year ago, Jon Husted voted to block the release of the Epstein files after taking more $116,000 from an Epstein co-conspirator, including a max donation just weeks before the vote. Ohioans deserve to know why Husted took the money, voted to protect his billionaire donor, and keeps running from accountability.”

See how Ohioans have been holding Husted accountable:

WTOV: Ohio Democrats rally at Jefferson County courthouse over Husted Wexner donations

• WTOV Anchor: A group of Ohioans gathered Tuesday afternoon in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse to call out Sen. Jon Husted for taking more than $100,000 from Ohio billionaire Les Wexner.

• Missie Jasielum Basich, retired educator: Jon Husted will your hands ever be clean? I think not! Four thousand times Wexner’s name was mentioned [in the Jeffrey Epstein files], the FBI named him as a co-conspirator. This is a shameful trickle down cycle. 

WLIO: Ohio Democrats rally in Lima to criticize Husted over Epstein connections

• WLIO Anchor: “During the rally, speakers highlighted Husted’s acceptance of more than $116,000 in campaign contributions from Ohio businessman Les Wexner, who has been linked to Epstein. Speakers also said Husted voted against a defense bill that included an amendment to release files related to Epstein.”

• Alice Donahue, Lima City School Board Member: “Speaking as a victim, we just want accountability. We just want people that are responsible for what happened and especially to these young girls and women. What they went through and their horror and some have taken their lives and some’s lives will never be recovered and I know how many years it took me to come to terms with my own abuse. It’s not a political issue. It’s not Republican-Democrat. It’s a moral issue right now. We owe it to victims of sexual assault everywhere.”

• Jeannine Jordan, Lima City Council: “We need politicians that are willing to take hard stands. We need politicians that are willing to say I don’t want money from people who are getting it in ill-gotten ways. We need people to pay attention. Not just the politicians but you and I. We need to pay attention to what these people are doing, whose name they are doing it in, who’s funding what they’re doing, and care enough that we make hard votes.”

WTAP: Marietta protest targets Ohio Sen. Jon Husted

• WTAP: [Organizers] allege Husted accepted more than $116,000 tied to billionaire Les Wexner. Wexner has been publicly linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and has been described by protesters as an Epstein co-conspirator.

• Geneva Cech, concerned Ohioan: It’s important that our representatives are looking out for our best interest. It’s important that our representatives care for us. And if we have a senator who is willing to accept donations from somebody covering up for a child predator, it’s important that we know this information.

• Cech: And come election time, I hope people can recognize that Jon Husted is not looking out for the everyday Ohioan. He’s looking to support and protect his billionaire donors.

WTOL: Ohioans protest outside Husted’s Toledo office over donations tied to Les Wexner

• WTOL Anchor: Several people gathered in protest today against Senator Jon Husted outside of his office in downtown Toledo. The protesters say they are calling out Senator Husted for accepting more than $116,000 in donations from Les Wexner, a suspected associate of Jeffrey Epstein.

• Lisa Sobecki, Lucas County Commissioner: I think it’s important that people’s voices are being heard on this, because I am a grandmother of a daughter. I’m a survivor, a rape survivor. I’ve met with many that are rape survivors. I’ve met with many that have been trafficked, and this to me just shows them that we’re not going to just sweep this under the rug and ignore it.

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NBC NEWS: Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July as Middle East conflict intensifies again

COLUMBUS, OHIO — As oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since May amid the escalating fighting in the Middle East, Jon Husted is abandoning Ohio for a week-long vacation in Texas. 

Jon Husted has now voted thirteen times to support the war in Iran, while gas prices in Ohio surged to $4.29 a gallon this week and diesel prices are soon set to top $6 a gallon — a new record nationally. Instead of staying home to help lower costs for his constituents, Husted would rather jet set to Texas to schmooze with special interests and DC insiders while Ohioans pay more at the pump.

Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:

“Oil just hit $100 a barrel, gas prices in Ohio keep skyrocketing, and Ohioans are getting crushed by the war Jon Husted keeps voting to support. But instead of fighting to lower costs at home, Jon Husted is jet-setting to Texas to schmooze with special interests and DC insiders, proving again how out of touch he really is.” 

While Husted keeps voting to make everything more expensive, he also can’t help himself from insulting hardworking Ohioans struggling because of his votes:

• Jon Husted has now voted thirteen times in support of the Iran War that is sending gas prices soaring.

• Husted claimed that the military operation “went very well” while admitting the war he supported “has put a strain on Americans.”

• When asked if he was okay with not knowing how long the war will last or how much taxpayer dollars will be spent, Husted replied, “it’s not really up to us.”

• When asked what he was doing to address rising gas prices for his constituents, Husted responded: “What do you want me to do?” 

• When a truck driver asked about soaring diesel costs, Husted brushed him off and responded by asking if he was comfortable with Iran being a nuclear power. 

• Husted has claimed that he thinks the war is “good news for the global economy” and going “much better than anyone thought it would.”

• Husted continues to insult struggling Ohioans as “not very experienced at navigating the real world” and consistently dismisses the mounting affordability crisis by telling Ohioans to fix their “work ethic” and to simply “earn more” money to make ends meet.

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Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign has been full of swings and misses, but one thing has been consistent: it’s clear that if he were elected, working families would be the ones left stranded. Here are ten reasons Ramaswamy is wrong for Ohio:

1. Ramaswamy pushed an Alzheimer’s drug he knew didn’t work to desperate families, then cashed out before the drug crashed.

2. He moved his businesses from Ohio to Texas just months before running for governor. 

3. His property tax scam would cause the sales tax to skyrocket and stick working families with the bill.

4. In addition to raising costs, Ohioans would be less safe under Ramaswamy’s property tax scam that would defund police and fire departments across Ohio.

5. Ramaswamy called Medicaid and Medicare “mistakes” while healthcare costs continue to rise.

6. After calling Ohio workers “lazy,” Ramaswamy was scheduled to give the keynote speech at a conference about outsourcing American jobs.

7. While working families struggle, Ramaswamy called affordability a “buzzword” and said the “perceived” rising cost of living was only in Ohioans’ imaginations.

8. Instead of meeting voters on the ground, Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of 2026 outside of Ohio.

9. He even flew his private jet to Paris, France on the Fourth of July and last week went to New York City for the U.S. Open.

10. Ramaswamy continues to stand by Max Miller after accusations of domestic violence and previously accepted endorsements from state legislators accused of misconduct with minors.

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