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Democrats' midterm win sends ripples through Silicon Valley and AI funding

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Democrats won big in the Midterm elections, with the 'Blue Wave' colliding with Elon Musk, venture capital, MAGA politics, and AI data centers on Sand Hill Road.

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  1. 2026-11-05 16:56 · Business Insider AI
    The Blue Wave hits Sand Hill Road

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