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.
(..) "Women and men, let no one miss today-! Death to the machines-!!" "Not one man - or woman remaines behind-!" "Away from the machines-! L e t them spin out of control-!" "The Heart Machine-!" DANGER "Open the gates!" "Open the gates, I said!" "If the Heart Machine is destroyed, the entire (..)1927 Metropolis