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Eliot Spitzer was born in Albany, New York, and attended Columbia University for his undergraduate studies.
Answer: False
Contrary to the assertion, Eliot Spitzer was born in the Bronx, New York City, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Princeton University, not Columbia.
Eliot Spitzer's senior thesis at Princeton University focused on the economic impact of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer's senior thesis at Princeton University, completed in 1981, was titled 'Revolutions in Post-Stalin Eastern Europe: A Study of Soviet Reactions,' not on the economic impact of the Civil Rights Movement.
After graduating from Harvard Law School, Eliot Spitzer immediately joined the New York County District Attorney's office.
Answer: False
Following his graduation from Harvard Law School, Eliot Spitzer first served as a law clerk and then worked at a private law firm before joining the New York County District Attorney's office.
Where was Eliot Spitzer born, and what was his undergraduate alma mater?
Answer: The Bronx, NY; Princeton University
Eliot Spitzer was born in the Bronx, New York City, and completed his undergraduate studies at Princeton University.
What was the title of Eliot Spitzer's senior thesis completed at Princeton University in 1981?
Answer: Revolutions in Post-Stalin Eastern Europe: A Study of Soviet Reactions
Eliot Spitzer's senior thesis at Princeton University, completed in 1981, was titled 'Revolutions in Post-Stalin Eastern Europe: A Study of Soviet Reactions.'
Which law firm did Eliot Spitzer work for after clerking for Judge Robert W. Sweet, before joining the New York County District Attorney's office?
Answer: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
After clerking for Judge Robert W. Sweet, Eliot Spitzer worked at the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison before joining the New York County District Attorney's office.
Eliot Spitzer served as the 63rd Attorney General of New York for a full eight-year term.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer served as the 63rd Attorney General of New York from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2006, completing an eight-year tenure.
Eliot Spitzer earned the nickname 'Sheriff of Wall Street' for his lenient approach to corporate financial regulation as Attorney General.
Answer: False
The appellation 'Sheriff of Wall Street' was conferred upon Eliot Spitzer during his tenure as Attorney General due to his vigorous prosecution of corporate financial misconduct, not a lenient approach.
As chief of the labor-racketeering unit, Eliot Spitzer successfully prosecuted members of the Gambino crime family involved in the garment industry's trucking sector.
Answer: True
In his capacity as chief of the labor-racketeering unit, Eliot Spitzer led a successful prosecution targeting the Gambino crime family's control over the garment industry's trucking and garment sectors.
In his 1994 campaign for Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer was a prominent incumbent known for his progressive stance on the death penalty.
Answer: False
In the 1994 campaign for Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer was not a prominent incumbent and was notably the only Democratic candidate to support the death penalty, a stance considered conservative rather than progressive.
Eliot Spitzer narrowly won the Attorney General election in 1998 against Republican incumbent Dennis Vacco.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer secured victory in the 1998 election for Attorney General by defeating the Republican incumbent, Dennis Vacco, in a closely contested race.
Eliot Spitzer's 2002 reelection campaign for Attorney General resulted in a landslide victory, securing over 70% of the vote.
Answer: False
In his 2002 reelection campaign for Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer secured approximately 66% of the vote, which was a significant victory but not over 70%.
As Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer focused primarily on traditional consumer protection cases and avoided tackling complex corporate fraud.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer, as Attorney General, actively pursued complex corporate fraud and securities violations, moving beyond traditional consumer protection cases.
Scrutiny arose during Eliot Spitzer's campaigns due to significant campaign funding received through loans from his father, Bernard Spitzer.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer's campaigns, particularly for Attorney General, faced scrutiny concerning substantial financial support received through loans from his father, Bernard Spitzer.
During the dot-com bubble era, Eliot Spitzer, as Attorney General, was criticized for not investigating corporate misconduct.
Answer: False
Contrary to the assertion, Eliot Spitzer, as Attorney General, was actively involved in investigating and prosecuting corporate misconduct during the dot-com bubble era.
The 'Sheriff of Wall Street' moniker was applied to Spitzer due to his role in prosecuting financial misconduct during the dot-com bubble.
Answer: True
The designation 'Sheriff of Wall Street' was attributed to Eliot Spitzer during his tenure as Attorney General, stemming from his vigorous prosecution of financial misconduct, particularly concerning the dot-com bubble.
Eliot Spitzer's family provided financial backing for his political campaigns through loans from his father's real estate business.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer's political campaigns, particularly those for Attorney General, received substantial financial backing through loans originating from his father, Bernard Spitzer, a prominent real estate developer.
Before becoming Governor of New York, what was Eliot Spitzer's most prominent political role?
Answer: Attorney General of New York
Prior to his governorship, Eliot Spitzer held the position of the 63rd Attorney General of New York, which was his most prominent political role.
Eliot Spitzer earned the nickname 'Sheriff of Wall Street' primarily because of his actions as:
Answer: New York's Attorney General
The moniker 'Sheriff of Wall Street' was primarily associated with Eliot Spitzer's tenure as New York's Attorney General, reflecting his aggressive stance against financial misconduct.
In his role as chief of the labor-racketeering unit, Spitzer's investigation successfully targeted which crime family's control over the garment district?
Answer: Gambino crime family
As chief of the labor-racketeering unit, Eliot Spitzer's investigation successfully dismantled the Gambino crime family's control over the garment district's trucking and garment industries.
How did Eliot Spitzer's 1994 campaign for Attorney General differ significantly from his later successful campaigns?
Answer: He was relatively unknown and supported the death penalty, unlike other Democrats.
In his 1994 campaign for Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer was relatively unknown and was the only Democratic candidate to support the death penalty, distinguishing him from his party's typical platform.
In the 1998 election for Attorney General, who did Eliot Spitzer defeat to win the office?
Answer: Dennis Vacco
Eliot Spitzer won the 1998 election for Attorney General by defeating the Republican incumbent, Dennis Vacco.
What was the approximate vote percentage Eliot Spitzer received in his 2002 reelection as Attorney General?
Answer: 66%
In his 2002 reelection campaign for Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer secured approximately 66% of the vote.
Eliot Spitzer's approach as Attorney General is best described as:
Answer: Aggressively pursuing corporate white-collar crime and securities fraud.
Eliot Spitzer's approach as Attorney General was characterized by aggressive pursuit of corporate white-collar crime and securities fraud, extending beyond traditional consumer protection.
What issue surrounding Eliot Spitzer's campaigns drew significant scrutiny regarding campaign financing?
Answer: Loans from his father, Bernard Spitzer
Significant scrutiny arose regarding Eliot Spitzer's campaign financing due to substantial loans received from his father, Bernard Spitzer.
Eliot Spitzer's 2006 gubernatorial victory was marked by a narrow margin, highlighting a closely contested race.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer's 2006 gubernatorial victory was characterized by a substantial margin, representing the largest recorded in New York's gubernatorial history, rather than a narrow contest.
David Paterson served as Eliot Spitzer's Lieutenant Governor and running mate in the 2006 gubernatorial election.
Answer: True
David Paterson was Eliot Spitzer's chosen running mate and served as Lieutenant Governor during Spitzer's successful 2006 gubernatorial campaign.
During his governorship, Eliot Spitzer proposed the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act to restrict abortion access.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer proposed the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act with the intention of strengthening abortion rights in New York, not restricting access.
Eliot Spitzer faced legislative opposition regarding appointments, exemplified by the legislature's decision to appoint Thomas DiNapoli as State Comptroller against Spitzer's preference.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer encountered legislative opposition concerning appointments, notably when the legislature appointed Thomas DiNapoli as State Comptroller, diverging from Spitzer's preferred candidate.
Eliot Spitzer's legislative negotiation style was characterized by his willingness to compromise and build consensus.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer's legislative negotiation style was often characterized by assertiveness and a confrontational approach, which led to friction and gridlock, rather than a consistent willingness to compromise and build consensus.
The 'Troopergate' controversy involved allegations that Spitzer's administration used the State Police to gather information on Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's travel.
Answer: True
The 'Troopergate' controversy centered on allegations that Eliot Spitzer's administration utilized the State Police to collect information regarding Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's travel activities.
Eliot Spitzer's executive order allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses was widely popular and implemented without opposition.
Answer: False
The executive order proposed by Eliot Spitzer to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses faced significant public unpopularity and bipartisan opposition, leading to its eventual withdrawal.
Eliot Spitzer's approval rating as governor remained consistently high throughout his term.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer's approval ratings as governor experienced a significant decline during his term, particularly by late 2007, indicating a loss of public support rather than consistently high figures.
Jonathan's Law, signed by Governor Spitzer, deals with parental access to child abuse investigation records.
Answer: True
Governor Spitzer signed Jonathan's Law in 2007, a legislative measure that addresses parental and guardian access to records pertaining to child abuse investigations.
Eliot Spitzer's assertive political style, described as a 'steamroller,' helped him easily pass legislation in Albany.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer's 'steamroller' political style, while assertive, often created friction and roadblocks with the state legislature, hindering the easy passage of legislation.
Eliot Spitzer proposed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New York during his governorship.
Answer: True
During his governorship, Eliot Spitzer formally proposed legislation aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in New York.
During a 2006 debate, Eliot Spitzer expressed support for the medicinal use of marijuana.
Answer: False
During a 2006 gubernatorial debate, Eliot Spitzer articulated opposition to the medicinal use of marijuana, positing that alternative medicines were more efficacious.
The 'Troopergate' scandal resulted in Spitzer's administration being cleared of all wrongdoing by the Attorney General's office.
Answer: False
The Attorney General's investigation into the 'Troopergate' scandal concluded that Spitzer's administration had mishandled the situation and engaged in improper planning, leading to criticism and administrative changes, rather than being cleared of all wrongdoing.
During his gubernatorial campaign, Eliot Spitzer advocated for increased restrictions on public authorities.
Answer: False
While Eliot Spitzer discussed various state matters, including public authorities, during his gubernatorial campaign, the provided information does not specifically indicate he advocated for increased restrictions on them; his primary pledge was to reform the ethics of Albany.
Eliot Spitzer pledged to maintain the existing ethical standards in Albany during his 2006 gubernatorial campaign.
Answer: False
During his 2006 gubernatorial campaign, Eliot Spitzer explicitly pledged to 'change the ethics of Albany,' indicating a commitment to reform rather than maintain existing standards.
When Eliot Spitzer was elected Governor in 2006, what was notable about his margin of victory?
Answer: It was the largest margin of victory ever recorded in a New York gubernatorial race.
Eliot Spitzer's 2006 gubernatorial victory was notable for achieving the largest margin of victory ever recorded in a New York gubernatorial race.
Who was Eliot Spitzer's running mate when he successfully ran for Governor of New York in 2006?
Answer: David Paterson
David Paterson served as Eliot Spitzer's Lieutenant Governor and running mate during their successful 2006 gubernatorial campaign.
Which legislative measure did Eliot Spitzer sign into law concerning parental access to child abuse records?
Answer: Jonathan's Law
Governor Spitzer signed Jonathan's Law in 2007, a legislative measure that addresses parental and guardian access to records pertaining to child abuse investigations.
What legislative conflict highlighted Eliot Spitzer's challenges in implementing his reform agenda as governor?
Answer: The legislature's appointment of Thomas DiNapoli as State Comptroller against Spitzer's wishes.
Eliot Spitzer encountered legislative opposition concerning appointments, notably when the legislature appointed Thomas DiNapoli as State Comptroller, diverging from Spitzer's preferred candidate, which highlighted challenges to his reform agenda.
Eliot Spitzer's comment, 'I'm a fucking steamroller and I'll roll over you and anybody else,' contributed to his reputation as:
Answer: A 'steamroller' who lacked compromise
Eliot Spitzer's assertive comment, 'I'm a fucking steamroller and I'll roll over you and anybody else,' contributed to his reputation as a political figure who lacked compromise.
What was the public reaction to Eliot Spitzer's plan to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses?
Answer: Highly unpopular, leading to bipartisan opposition and withdrawal of the plan.
The executive order proposed by Eliot Spitzer to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses faced significant public unpopularity and bipartisan opposition, leading to its eventual withdrawal.
What was Eliot Spitzer's stance on legalizing same-sex marriage during his governorship?
Answer: He proposed a bill to legalize it, which passed the Assembly but not the Senate.
During his governorship, Eliot Spitzer formally proposed legislation aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in New York; the bill passed the State Assembly but was ultimately denied in the State Senate.
What was the primary reason for the friction between Eliot Spitzer and the New York State Legislature during his governorship?
Answer: His assertive and confrontational political style.
Eliot Spitzer's assertive and sometimes confrontational political style led to friction with the New York State Legislature, contributing to challenges in his governorship.
What was Eliot Spitzer's stated goal regarding the 'ethics of Albany' during his 2006 gubernatorial campaign?
Answer: To significantly reform and change the ethics of Albany.
During his 2006 gubernatorial campaign, Eliot Spitzer explicitly pledged to 'change the ethics of Albany,' signaling his intention to reform the state's political landscape.
What was Eliot Spitzer's position on the medicinal use of marijuana during a 2006 gubernatorial debate?
Answer: He believed other medicines were more effective and disagreed with its medicinal use.
During a 2006 gubernatorial debate, Eliot Spitzer articulated opposition to the medicinal use of marijuana, positing that alternative medicines were more efficacious.
Eliot Spitzer's resignation as Governor of New York was directly precipitated by a scandal involving patronage of a prostitution ring.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer's resignation from the governorship was directly linked to revelations concerning his patronage of a prostitution ring.
Eliot Spitzer was never charged with any crimes related to the prostitution scandal that led to his resignation.
Answer: True
Following the investigation into the prostitution scandal, prosecutors determined that Eliot Spitzer would not face criminal charges, citing a lack of evidence of public fund misuse and deeming further prosecution not in the public interest.
Federal investigators filed criminal charges against Eliot Spitzer for money laundering related to suspicious bank transfers.
Answer: False
Although federal investigators examined suspicious bank transfers under anti-money laundering provisions, no criminal charges were ultimately filed against Eliot Spitzer.
Eliot Spitzer's resignation led to David Paterson completing the remainder of his gubernatorial term.
Answer: True
Following Eliot Spitzer's resignation from the governorship on March 17, 2008, Lieutenant Governor David Paterson assumed the office and completed the remainder of the term.
What scandal led directly to Eliot Spitzer's resignation as Governor of New York?
Answer: Patronizing a prostitution ring
Eliot Spitzer's resignation from the governorship was directly precipitated by revelations concerning his involvement with a prostitution ring.
What was the outcome of the federal investigation into suspicious money transfers linked to Eliot Spitzer?
Answer: No federal criminal charges were filed against Spitzer.
Although federal investigators examined suspicious bank transfers under anti-money laundering provisions, no criminal charges were ultimately filed against Eliot Spitzer.
Following Eliot Spitzer's resignation as Governor, who immediately succeeded him in office?
Answer: The Lieutenant Governor, David Paterson
Upon Eliot Spitzer's resignation from the governorship on March 17, 2008, Lieutenant Governor David Paterson immediately assumed the office and completed the remainder of the term.
Following his resignation, Eliot Spitzer immediately retired from public life and all political activity.
Answer: False
Contrary to immediate retirement, Eliot Spitzer remained publicly active following his resignation, engaging in media work, business ventures, and a subsequent campaign for public office.
Eliot Spitzer attempted a political comeback by running for New York City Mayor in 2013.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer's 2013 political comeback attempt involved running for New York City Comptroller, not Mayor.
Eliot Spitzer took over leadership of his family's real estate business, Spitzer Enterprises, after his father's death.
Answer: True
Subsequent to his father's demise, Eliot Spitzer assumed leadership of the family's real estate enterprise, Spitzer Enterprises.
Eliot Spitzer hosted a political commentary show called 'The Spitzer Report' on Fox News after leaving public office.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer hosted political commentary programs on networks such as CNN and Current TV after leaving public office, not on Fox News.
Eliot Spitzer contributed to discussions on the 2008 financial crisis through opinion pieces and analysis.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer engaged with the discourse surrounding the 2008 financial crisis by authoring analytical opinion pieces, notably one published in The Washington Post.
Eliot Spitzer became an investor and board member for the financial technology startup TipRanks in 2012.
Answer: True
In 2012, Eliot Spitzer assumed roles as both an investor and a board member for TipRanks, a financial technology startup.
Eliot Spitzer won a libel lawsuit filed against him and Slate magazine by two former Marsh & McLennan executives.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer prevailed in a libel lawsuit filed against him and Slate magazine by former Marsh & McLennan executives when a federal judge ultimately dismissed the case.
Eliot Spitzer criticized the Bush administration for enabling states to combat predatory lenders more effectively.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer criticized the Bush administration not for enabling states, but for actively hindering their efforts to combat predatory lenders through federal policies.
Eliot Spitzer's post-resignation media work included hosting a show on CNN and writing columns for The New York Times.
Answer: False
While Eliot Spitzer did engage in media work post-resignation, including hosting programs on CNN, his written contributions were primarily for Slate magazine, not The New York Times.
Eliot Spitzer lost the Democratic primary for New York City Comptroller in 2013 to Scott Stringer.
Answer: True
In the 2013 Democratic primary for New York City Comptroller, Eliot Spitzer was defeated by Scott Stringer.
The film 'Client 9' focuses on Eliot Spitzer's early career as a prosecutor.
Answer: False
The documentary film 'Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer' primarily chronicles his governorship and the scandal that precipitated his resignation, rather than his early prosecutorial career.
Which of the following was NOT among Eliot Spitzer's activities after resigning as governor?
Answer: Serving as a federal judge
Following his resignation, Eliot Spitzer engaged in various public and private activities, including media work, real estate ventures, and a campaign for public office. Serving as a federal judge was not among these post-gubernatorial activities.
Eliot Spitzer attempted a political comeback in 2013 by running for which office?
Answer: New York City Comptroller
Eliot Spitzer's 2013 political comeback attempt involved running for New York City Comptroller, not Mayor.
Which media company featured Eliot Spitzer hosting programs like 'Parker Spitzer' and 'In the Arena' after leaving public office?
Answer: CNN
Eliot Spitzer hosted programs such as 'Parker Spitzer' and 'In the Arena' on CNN after concluding his term as governor.
The film 'Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer' primarily documents which period of his life?
Answer: His governorship and subsequent scandal
The documentary film 'Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer' primarily chronicles his governorship and the scandal that precipitated his resignation, rather than his early prosecutorial career.
Which company's analysts did Eliot Spitzer become an investor in and join the board of directors for in 2012?
Answer: TipRanks
In 2012, Eliot Spitzer assumed roles as both an investor and a board member for TipRanks, a financial technology startup.
The film 'Client 9' focuses on Eliot Spitzer's early career as a prosecutor.
Answer: False
The documentary film 'Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer' primarily chronicles his governorship and the scandal that precipitated his resignation, rather than his early prosecutorial career.
Eliot Spitzer was the target of an extortion scheme by a Russian woman who threatened to ruin his life.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer was indeed the target of an extortion attempt by a Russian national who threatened him with ruin unless he paid a substantial sum.
Eliot Spitzer and his wife, Silda Wall Spitzer, announced the end of their marriage in early 2013.
Answer: False
Eliot Spitzer and Silda Wall Spitzer announced the dissolution of their marriage at the close of 2013, not in early 2013 as stated.
Eliot Spitzer's romantic relationship with Lis Smith, his former spokeswoman, ended in 2015.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer's romantic relationship with Lis Smith, who had been his spokeswoman, concluded in 2015.
Eliot Spitzer is currently engaged to Roxana Girand, with whom he had a small wedding in 2020.
Answer: True
Eliot Spitzer is married to Roxana Girand, with whom he solemnized a wedding ceremony in 2020.
Bernard Spitzer, Eliot's father, was a prominent figure in the film industry, influencing Eliot's early career.
Answer: False
Bernard Spitzer, Eliot Spitzer's father, was a prominent figure in the real estate development industry, not the film industry.
Eliot Spitzer's father, Bernard Spitzer, was primarily known for his involvement in which industry?
Answer: Real estate development
Bernard Spitzer, Eliot Spitzer's father, was a prominent figure in the real estate development industry.