David M. Shribman: The colors of politics

In autumn, the faraway hills here are so ablaze with color - shimmering reds, deep oranges - that no single hue or tint stands out. But in winter, the North Country becomes a portrait in black and white, and this November, the contrasts already seem to have sharpened.

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