David Zimmermann predicts Pennsylvania will join ‘unleash American energy’ bandwagon
David Zimmermann, a breaking news reporter for the washington Examiner, predicts that Pennsylvania may join a growing number of states embracing the expansion of energy infrastructure, particularly among traditionally Republican (red) states such as Alabama, Ohio, and South Carolina. While many Democratic (blue) states like California and New york are moving away from fossil fuels, Pennsylvania stands out as a potential “exception” due to its status as a politically mixed (“purple”) state. Zimmermann highlights Governor Josh Shapiro’s willingness to seek bipartisan cooperation on energy issues, including reducing regulations and exploring diverse energy sources. This stance is underscored by a recent artificial intelligence summit in Pittsburgh attended by Shapiro,former President Donald Trump,and Senator Dave McCormick,where trump announced over $90 billion in AI investments powered by the region’s natural gas,nuclear,and coal resources. Pennsylvania’s unique political and energy landscape suggests it could play a important role in the national push to “unleash American energy.”
David Zimmermann predicts Pennsylvania will join ‘unleash American energy’ bandwagon
Washington Examiner breaking news reporter David Zimmermann suggested Pennsylvania could join the movement among red states to develop more energy infrastructure.
Alabama, Ohio, and South Carolina are the latest states to draft legislation on energy production since President Donald Trump took office. While blue states, such as California and New York, are distancing themselves from nonrenewable energy sources, Zimmermann postulated that Pennsylvania could be an “exception.”
“I think Pennsylvania is the exception. It is a purple state,” Zimmermann said Wednesday on KNRS’s The Rod & Greg Show. “I think it’s interesting to keep an eye on Pennsylvania.”
Zimmermann pointed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s (D-PA) participation in an artificial intelligence summit in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, which was also attended by Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA). Trump announced a $90 billion-plus investment in AI data power centers, completely fueled by the region’s abundant natural gas, nuclear, and coal power sources.
Meanwhile, Shapiro said he was “finding common ground on energy” with Democratic and Republican lawmakers in both chambers of Congress.
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“So I think he’s willing to look at different sources of energy. He’s willing to cut back on the regulations,” Zimmermann said of Shapiro. “I think Pennsylvania is the notable exception in that regard.”
Pennsylvania is one of four states with a split-party delegation in the Senate. Trump notably won Pennsylvania in the 2024 election.
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