WikiLeaks not earth-shattering – Ramotar

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PPP/C presidential candidate Donald Ramotar does not believe that the contents of the recently released Wikileaks cables will negatively impact on his presidential bid, since nothing “earth-shattering” has been revealed.

“I don’t see anything earth-shattering in them that could change the outcome of things,” Ramotar told this newspaper yesterday.   “I don’t see anything serious. In fact, I am slightly amused,” he added.  He was questioned on whether he felt the revelations in Wikileaks would have a negative impact on his campaign.

While saying that the cables made “good reading” since they indicate how the US officials think, Ramotar opined that the…..


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