Here’s What Candidate Reps in the Spin Room Want You to Think About the Debate

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....