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.
(..) I'm not? Well, then, come on, baby. I'm ready. Don't you mess with me, mister. I will divorce you so fast, it'll make your head spin. On what grounds? I'm not a drunk. I don't fuck other women. I don't mistreat you. I've never hit you. (..)1999 American Beauty