A spin doctor is a

A) journalist who practices sensational and irresponsible reporting so his or her organization makes more money.
B) political campaign adviser who tries to convince journalists of the truth of a particular interpretation of events.
C) government spokesperson who generates information that gives government interests priority over candor.
D) professional political commentator who appears on cable news programs.
E) media elite who determines which stories to cover and which to ignore.


B

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