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.
(..) We love you, man. Everybody, to Walt. Oh, shit. Turn on channel three. - Damn. The TV does add pounds. - Ten pounds? Hey, sit and spin, both of you. - Hank. - What? Sorry. You didn't see that. So charming. - Hank, how much money is that? (..)2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1