Hard Fork · November 6, 2026 · 01:08:19

Why the Tech Right Lost Big This Week

Erin Griffith, Ezra Klein, Theodore Schleifer

The Hard Fork team analyzes the 2026 midterm election results and their implications for the tech industry. Joined by Erin Griffith and Ezra Klein, they discuss a Democratic sweep driven by anti-AI and anti-data-center sentiment, backlash against billionaire influence, and what appears to be a vibe shift away from the Tech Right. Reporter Theodore Schleifer then joins to rank tech megadonors by return on investment, examining who got the most political bang for their buck.

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Anti-AI and Anti-Data-Center Sentiment Drives Democratic Wins

The 2026 midterm elections saw a Democratic sweep fueled in part by voter backlash against AI and data center development.

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Backlash Against Billionaires Shapes Election Outcomes

Billionaire political spending became a liability rather than an asset in the 2026 midterms.

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