Steve Peoples, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

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With ‘joyful’ Democratic convention over, real test for Harris campaign now begins

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Zeke Miller Associated PressAugust 23, 2024

CHICAGO — Over and over, from the massive stage in the electric convention hall, the Democrats this week predicted that Kamala Harris would defeat Donald Trump. They described her as a historic figure, the embodiment of hope, “the president of…

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Ex-governor, UN ambassador will become first Republican to enter race against Trump

by Meg Kinnard Associated Press, and Steve Peoples Associated PressFebruary 13, 2023

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speak during a news conference to discuss the introduction of the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

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Abortion ban bill adds to political challenge for GOP

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Holly Ramer Associated PressSeptember 14, 2022

U.S. Rep Charlie Crist, D-Fla., waves to photographers after voting Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Crist is running for Florida Governor against Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in the primary election. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Fla. Democrats choose Crist to challenge DeSantis

by Adriana Gomez Licon Associated Press, Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Brendan Farrington Associated PressAugust 23, 2022

Former Nevada Assemblyman Jim Marchant addresses a crowd in front of the Nevada Capitol, March 4, 2021, in Carson, City, Nev.

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Election deniers mum on fraud claims after wins

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Sam Metz Associated PressJune 16, 2022

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and his wife, Valerie Block, leave an election night gathering Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in San Francisco. San Francisco residents voted Tuesday to recall Boudin, a progressive, following a heated campaign that captivated the country and bitterly divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Dems confront criticism on crime after San Francisco defeat

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Janie Har Associated PressJune 8, 2022

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a Get Out the Vote Rally, on May 23, 2022, in Kennesaw, Ga. After incumbent Kemp refused to accept former President Donald Trump's baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in Georgia, he sought retribution by personally recruiting former Republican Sen. David Perdue to mount a primary challenge. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

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Kemp wins Georgia GOP gov’s race

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Jeff Amy Associated PressMay 24, 2022

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Pa.’s GOP governor pick could turn election lies into action

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, Marc Levy Associated Press, and Farnoush Amiri Associated PressMay 18, 2022

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2019, file photo, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., center, speaks with President Donald Trump during a bill signing ceremony for the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame members of the party who are seen as disloyal to the former president and his false claims that last year’s election was stolen from him.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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Trump’s break with reality a new GOP litmus test

by Jill Colvin Associated Press, and Steve Peoples Associated PressMay 3, 2021

President Joe Biden waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, March 26, 2021. Biden is spending the weekend at his home in Delaware. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Democrats assail Georgia law, make case for voting overhaul

by Steve Peoples Associated Press, and Lisa Mascaro Associated PressMarch 27, 2021