'Institution' spin doctor

In: Neue soziale Bewegungen: Forschungsjournal, Band 13, Heft 3, S. 37-45

Abstract

Schmidt-Deguelle, political consultant & spin doctor of the German government, unfolds his views regarding "spin doctors," sometimes seen as lacking democratic legitimacy, in an interview conducted by Thomas Leif, journalist & co-editor of the Forschungsjournal Neue Soziale Bewegungen. He regards this legitimacy as an open question in a political culture with various forms of lobbying & political pressure. It is crucial, however, that there is trust between consultant & consulted & that spin doctors can be changed at any time. Adapted from the source document.