Upshot: Why Midterms May Be Different This Time

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 15, 2022 Why Things May Really Be Different for This Midterm Election This cycle, the arguments for Democratic strength cut against the conventional wisdom that the party in power struggles in midterms. By Nate Cohn Saul Loeb/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Previewing the Next NYT/Siena Poll In our July survey, the president's approval rating was 33 percent. A lot has changed in the last two months, so will it show up in this week's survey? By Nate Cohn Feedback For suggestions on how we can improve this newsletter, write to theupshotnewsletter@nytimes.com. If you have a compelling data set you'd like us to pursue, send it to dear.upshot@nytimes.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS How Is the Economy Doing? Most of the economy appears to be doing well, but slowing down — all while the latest trends don't look like recessions of the past. By Ben Casselman and Lauren Leatherby Al J. Thompson for The New York Times Who Are America's Missing Workers? The labor market appears hot, but the share of people who are either working or actively looking for a job still hasn't quite recovered. By Lydia DePillis Subscribe Today We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times with this special offer. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT These 97 Members of Congress Reported Trades in Companies Influenced by Their Committees See the stocks the lawmakers reported buying and selling and how their trades potentially conflicted with the committees they sat on. By Alicia Parlapiano, Adam Playford, Kate Kelly and Ege Uz Damon Winter/The New York Times Guest Essay Why Aren't You Voting in Your Financial Self-Interest? The conflict between elites and populists may not be what it seems. By Thomas B. Edsall Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Upshot from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018