Adviser Telegraphs Biden’s Debate Strategy

“Joe Biden plans to argue at this week’s debate that all presidential candidates — including the incumbent — must be transparent about their finances and any business dealings in their past,” Bloomberg reports.

“The approach, described by a Biden adviser on condition of anonymity, could be seen as a veiled attack on Elizabeth Warren, who the Democratic front-runner is sharing a debate stage with for the first time on Thursday in Houston.”

Meanwhile, CNN reports Biden is expected to use this week’s debate to argue Democrats should select a nominee who is able to offer “more than plans,” previewing a potential line of attack against Warren, whose campaign mantra is “I’ve got a plan for that.”

Walter Shapiro: “I have never understand the logic of telegraphing your debate strategy by leaking to reporters before the event. If a campaign is smart, I assume that all such leaks are calculated disinformation.”