text: Reply to MrDarcy23:  Now you are being too modest.  You shouldn't belittle your idea that spokespersons are redundant and they "clearly" don't add anything but "spin".  Governments at all levels have not only official spokespersons, but also an abundance of unofficial spokespersons, writing reports, writing speeches, creating media presentations - all in an effort to convey the government's "message".  Think of the huge savings if taxpayers didn't have to pay for all that messaging.