[sphinx]

A hotel room would leave another paper trail. It would also involve a risk of being spotted, and people like Spitzer always think they are much more recognized than they really are.

For all I know, the $5,000 got billed as consulting fees but a hotel room would have required more of an explanation to his accountant.

[Tax-chick]

Maybe. I think it’s best for decent people not to understand any of this stuff.

[FoundinTexas]

Could this be a campaign violation or tax violation? It certainly seems to be for Republicans.