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Janison: As Obama ascends, NY pols are behind the curve

For all its pretense to life on the cutting edge, New York finds itself playing catch-up when it comes to certain political trends. The rise of Barack Obama is the latest example.

One day before last February's presidential primary, the sidewalks along West 125th Street in the heart of Harlem showed no signs of a campaign. After walking several blocks, a visitor finally found a couple of small...

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