So refuse to answer a question that starts with, “Some say...”.
I totally agree.
The problem is the average person is ‘starstruck’ that a reporter deems them worthy to give an opinion and blabbers away. They become the center of attention and it makes them feel good/important/special. The politician will answer to get his/her spin out there. Reporters know this and count on it. Thus the abundance of “Some say” questions.
Reporters are the lounge lizards of the media world. Treat them accordingly.