Superdelegate: Carol Peterson

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:11:02 -0500

Carol Peterson will decide on the issues.

The Buncombe County commissioner, currently a member of the Democratic National Committee, will be a superdelegate at the national convention.

Formerly pledged to John Edwards, she says she isn't sure yet who she'll support if a clear winner doesn't emerge.

"I really am doing a lot of talking with folks in the party and a lot of research on both candidates," she told Dome. "Senator Clinton brings so much experience, while Senator Obama brings so much youth and energy and change. It's going to be a tough process."

Since her name was featured on the news as a superdelegate, Peterson said she has had her arms twisted by friends and Democratic officials, mostly for Clinton.

But she said she'll make her decision based on which candidate is a better "standard-bearer" for the party.

"You've got to look at it for the long haul," she said. "Who's going to be doing what's best for the country in three years and what is going to put them down as a wonderful president 20 years from now."

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