Spin is the politically correct name for deceit, dishonesty, and disengenuous speech.  The term became popular in the Clinton administration.  It was almost comical how both Clintion's could spin the facts until they had new meaning.  Spin is now common practice in politics, and it is not party specific.  Spin is a synonym for deceit, which is the most hideous form of dishonesty because its purpose is to deceive.  Just to set the record straight....