0 a place where a politician and his or her supporters can be interviewed by journalists, for example after the politician has been involved in a debate (= discussion) with other politicians, or after something important has happened: --
Some observers have criticized the overt nature of the media manipulation in spin rooms, and the media's willing participation in it.
Spin rooms have also been portrayed as outdated in an era of instant online reaction from all quarters before a debate is even over.
Because of the frequent association between spin and press conferences (especially government press conferences), the room in which these take place is sometimes described as a spin room.
A spin room may also be active before a debate.
