Parker remains uncommitted

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:34:13 -0400

David Parker is not ready to commit.

The North Carolina superdelegate, who directed Terry Sanford's 1992 Senate campaign, was chosen as a superdelegate for his work on the Democratic National Committee.

He spoke to Peter St. Onge of the Charlotte Observer about being courted by Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

But he isn't tipping his hand on which candidate he prefers. He will say only this: The significant issue for him is not Jeremiah Wright. Not race nor whatever polarizing possibilities either candidate will carry into the general election.
"I think we need a candidate who is strongest on the economy," he said.
He believes Obama could provide the inspiration necessary to raise consumer confidence. He also believes Hillary Clinton can point to the prosperity of the 1990s, when husband Bill ran things.

Parker said he does not think superdelegates should necessarily follow state voters.

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Parker remains uncommitted