Thursday, February 27, 2020: Markets Tumble on Coronavirus Fears, Dr. Gupta Explains How to Prepare

Financial markets plummet again as the spread of the coronavirus sparks fears of a global recession. VP Pence takes charge of the White House response, a move that alarms many Democrats but is viewed positively by a nervous business community.

Is he up by 2 points, 5 points or 20? A new poll today shows Joe Biden with a giant South Carolina lead, despite others showing a much smaller gap.

And House Democrats weigh their power as presidential super-delegates. Some worry Bernie Sanders atop the ticket could hurt the party down ballot. Speaker Pelosi's message is "unity."

Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López

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