It's A Numbers Game with Ryan Girdusky

It's a Numbers Game: The Numbers Behind the 2025 Battlegrounds: How Energy, Enthusiasm, and Elections Collide

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Oct 20, 2025
Ryan talks with Albert Eisenberg, a political strategist from Redbridge, who shares insights on the 2025 elections. They discuss how rising electricity costs from data centers are shifting voter sentiments in New Jersey and Virginia. Albert highlights the enthusiasm gap between parties and delves into John Fetterman’s precarious position within the Democratic party. He emphasizes Pennsylvania's status as a key swing state and explores how demographic shifts are reshaping its political landscape, hinting at larger trends affecting future electoral cycles.
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ANECDOTE

Make A Voting Plan Now

  • Ryan urged listeners to make a voting plan with 15 days until the 2025 local elections.
  • He emphasized early voting, mail-in ballots, or voting on election day to ensure participation.
ADVICE

Make Data Centers A Campaign Issue

  • Republicans should prioritize opposition to new data centers in local messaging to capitalize on voter anger.
  • Don't ignore the issue; craft local campaigns that link energy costs to data center expansion.
INSIGHT

Data Centers Are A Local Political Flashpoint

  • Data centers are a major driver of rising electricity costs and an emerging local political issue.
  • This energy pain point is fueling grassroots opposition that could reshape races in NJ and VA.
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