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This breed of conservatives seeks to give Trumpism a semblance of respectability.

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Editorial Editorial: You be judge on Mueller hearing
The hearings before the House judiciary and intelligence committees are must-watch TV.
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Editorial Editorial: Suffolk should OK license plate readers
The help deter crimes and solve crimes.
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Opinion The Point: A long time coming
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Commentary Opinion: Democrats need a cure for their party
Trump probably has never had it so good.
Commentary Opinion: New York's two-faced anti-smoking crusade
The government is financially vested in smoking.
Letters Letter: Debate rages over Trump's remarks
Reader letters to Newsday for Monday, July 22, 2019.
Commentary Opinion: Don't declare victory in opioid war
Undoubtedly progress has been made, but now is not the time to lose focus.
Editorial Editorial: Sunderman should resign
Public officials can't flaunt ethics laws.
Commentary Chiusano: Zeldin hauling it in for 2020
Winning this congressional district would be a big prize for Democrats and Republicans.