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Spin Control: A Scandal Survival Guide

Posted Aug 13, 07 12:57 PM CDT in Politics,  Business,  Arts & Living 

(Newser) – You thought you were safe by confining your philandering to professionals, but now the cat's out of the bag. Portfolio offers tips for controlling the damage:

  1. Tell your spouse
  2. If you know you'll be ratted out, fess up first
  3. Go directly to the press
  4. Act quickly, then move on

  1. Steer clear of religious leaders
  2. Ix-nay on the etails-day
  3. Limit your media appearances
  4. Don't use rehab as a publicity stunt
  5. Move past it
  6. Don't repeat your mistake—the public forgives only so much

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