Candidates and their representatives attempt to ‘spin’ public opinion after a debate, and their comments often reveal their concerns.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis absolutely crushed it. Vivek Ramaswamy mopped the floor with the other candidates. Nikki Haley’s closing statement was the highlight of the event. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is the only seasoned executive in the race.
These were among the messages coming from the spin room following the fourth Republican presidential debate on Dec. 6.
The spin room, a 40-year-old fixture in presidential debates, is the place where campaign staffers and high-profile supporters speak to reporters in an attempt to influence public opinion about the results of the debate.
Though much of the rhetoric is scripted, the spin can give valuable clues about what concerns the candidates and how they think they are doing.
Here’s a look at the messaging from candidates’ surrogates and, in some cases, the candidates themselves, in the moments after the GOP debate on Dec. 6.
DeSantis the Leader
Supporters of Mr. DeSantis were eager to portray their candidate as a strong leader who is the only viable alternative to former…
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