John Baer is the Keystone State’s most recognized government and politics columnist. Sean Simmers | ssimmers@pennlive.com
After 2024, when politics was akin to riding Hershey’s Candymonium roller coaster (210’ high; 216’ drop), 2025 could be a slow spin on a carousel. As in fewer screaming ups and downs, more going in circles.
That’s only natural, and likely a good thing. Pennsylvania took the brunt of Campaign `24. All the TV spots and all the candidates, made us the first state ever to see $1 billion-plus in political advertising. Quite a ride.
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