Upshot: Not an ordinary “special”

Also: A Trump-Clinton analogy

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 15, 2024 Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Not an Ordinary Special Election, and Yet a Typical Result Democrats claim another victory, although it doesn't necessarily add more clarity about November. 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. WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Stephen Crowley/The New York Times A Trump-Clinton Analogy That Could Give Biden Comfort Democrats who aren't fans of the president could come home when faced with a Trump presidency, just as Republicans returned to their party in the final days of the 2016 race. By Nate Cohn Simon Bailly/Sepia Guest Essay What a Split in Consumer Confidence Means for Biden Americans voters don't think the economy stinks, actually. By Nate Silver Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Brett Carlsen for The New York Times Phones Track Everything but Their Role in Car Wrecks Distracted driving is a worsening problem, safety experts say. Yet there is still no definitive database of the number of crashes or fatalities caused by it. By Matt Richtel The New York Times Why Are So Many American Pedestrians Dying at Night? Nothing resembling this pattern has occurred in other comparably wealthy countries. By Emily Badger, Ben Blatt and Josh Katz 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 The Upshot, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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