I don’t think this will happen, but you have to think that Bernie and Joe are talking.

Now would be a good time for Bernie to drop out, cancel The remaining races and the convention. Nominate Biden By acclamation and chase Trump out of office.
This is absolutely a solution...the effect would be stunning with regards to party unity...the declaration should be with both on stage... ...immediately following should be the creation of a shadow government with persons with real expertise standing in as cabinet members... ...specific policies could be formulated and communicated to Americans as a very real plan of action when the Democrats take the White House and Senate...
- Via Eschaton Comments
My shadow government idea is catching on.

What are the market “circuit breakers” ?

I had to look this up...
Circuit breakers are designed to give the market time to cool off when price swings get too volatile. They halt trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) when the S&P 500 hits predetermined levels. Here are the levels to watch before trading is halted again or canceled today. Level One (7% drop) – a 15 minute pause. Level Two (13% drop) – a further 15 minute pause. Level Three (20% drop) – Trading is closed for the day. There is one caveat. The circuit breakers only kick in if the S&P 500 hits these levels before 3:25 pm ET. If the plunge accelerates past these marks after that time, there is no safety net until the closing bell.
So if things go to hell after 3:25, all bets are off.

Congress to Debate Tax Breaks to Encourage Leech Production

Lessons Taught But Never Learned

 
I don't wish it but if this epidemic expands we are going to learn that we basically have a failed state. Those weird historical blurbs you read in museums about how the leeches didn't work will be funny because, well, that's us. We didn't even have a leech stockpile.
 
by Atrios at 11:33
A country people have called "Greece" has existed forever. They are used to failed states. They pick up the pieces and keep moving. We don't have that long history of surviving utter failure. Plus we have all the guns and all the weirdos who think guns are the shit.

Psyche! Minutes after Trump address, WH walks back 3 major claims

An oval office address to the nation is supposed to be this big important, well considered statement - but this is Trump...

The White House scrambles to clarify key details from Trump's speech announcing his coronavirus response

Trump: 

To keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days. The new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight.

These restrictions will be adjusted subject to conditions on the ground. There will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings and these prohibitions will not only apply to the tremendous amount of trade and cargo, but various other things as we get approval.

Correction 1) Department of Homeland Security quickly announcing that the travel ban will not apply to United States citizens or permanent residents currently abroad. 
Correction 2) An hour after his speech ended, Trump sent out a tweet announcing that "trade will in no way be affected by the 30-day restriction on travel from Europe," Trump: 
Earlier this week I met with the leaders of health insurance industry who have agreed to waive all co-payments for coronavirus treatments, 
Correction 3)  Insurance industry group America's Health Insurance Plans told Politico that major health insurers had only agreed to waive co-pays for coronavirus testing, not the far more costly coronavirus treatments.  

This is all you need to know. After this, all other political punditry is useless nonsense

Alby has had the last word on this Presidential election. There is no point in taking part in or entertaining any "analysis" beyond this.
Joe Biden can beat Trump for the simplest of reasons: People like Joe Biden. People don’t like Donald Trump. That doesn’t mean Trump can’t cheat his way to victory — we still don’t know if hackers, Russian or not, can change votes — but it’s not going to be Clinton all over again, because Biden isn’t Hillary. - Alby
Time for everyone to find a local candidate they like and work like hell for them.

Biden victory speech thanks Sanders supporters for their passion & tireless energy

Like it or not, liberals are a part of the Democratic coalition. Biden's recognition that they exist is a step in the right direction. At least Biden seems to understand that pushing Sanders supporters away wasn't in the longterm best interest of the Hillary Clinton campaign.
“I want to thank Bernie Sanders and his supporters for their tireless energy and their passion,” Biden said. “We share a common goal, and together we’ll defeat Donald Trump. We’ll defeat him together.” Biden allowed only that his own campaign “is taking off, and I believe we’re going to do well from this point on.” “Take nothing for granted,” Biden added. “Want to earn every single vote in every single state.”