holds coalition together .Political analyst, Dr Indira Rampersad credited Persad-Bissessar for holding the coalition Government together. "I don't see it falling apart." Rampersad said Persad-Bissessar's biggest asset was being a woman. "Despite hearing talks that men will rule her, she is very much in control. I think her demeanour, the way she interacts with the public and press has worked for her."
Rampersad believes that Persad- Bissessar still has the heart of the population.