Dominique Strauss - Kahn is described as a brilliant economist and tough politician . He was seen as the likely Socialist opponent to the next year . Strauss - Kahn has a reputation as a liar . He has been called `` a great seducer '' -- a politician whose relationships with women have landed him in trouble . The new accusations could have consequences for the IMF and the world economy .
Dominique Strauss - Kahn is described as a brilliant economist and tough politician . He was seen as the likely Socialist opponent to the next year . Strauss - Kahn has a reputation as a liar . The new accusations could have consequences for the IMF and the world economy .