I never metaphor I didn't like

[bcholmes]

The bus carrying Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff broke down just outside the Eastern Ontario town of Hawkesbury Tuesday, just before 6 p.m.

The breakdown occurred on the first day of the Liberal Leader's six-week, cross-country excursion to promote the Mr. Ignatieff's and his party's fortunes.

— "Ignatieff's bus breaks down", The Globe and Mail

This is me failing to avoid pointing out the Freakin' Symbolism Here!