Distinguished writer, campaigner, academic... and failed politician - Americas, World - The Independent

Distinguished writer, campaigner, academic... and failed politician - Americas, World - The Independent: "Prolific writer, distinguished academic, human-rights campaigner and now, failed politician. Michael Ignatieff yesterday shuffled from the Canadian political stage after taking his party to the worst electoral defeat in its history, having heeded his own party's billing. 'He is a leader who listens,' its upbeat election website declared"