The news of her death sent him into a 'spin'. [=caused him to become very unhappy, to lose control of his life, etc.]
The 'spin doctors' from both sides were already declaring victory for their candidates as soon as the debate ended.
He accused the companies of 'spinning' the results of their studies to their own benefit.
(..) - D up. - Here we go. - Come on, let's go. Let's go. Come on. Look at this fucking jungle bunny. He does a spin move every time. Every time. - You ain't getting shit, motherfucker. - Over here. Over here. This one's for you, boy! - Fuck you...? - Stop that. (..)1998 American History X