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.
(..) Thank you very much. But I wouldn't dream of disgracing the family with a divorce. You'd disgrace it quick enough if Ashley were free. It makes my head spin to think how quickly you'd divorce me. Wouldn't you, Scarlett? Well, answer me. Wouldn't you? Will you please go now, (..)1939 Gone with the Wind