By David Jackson, USA TODAY
It may have been a difficult political year for President Obama, but he continues to reign as the nation’s Most Admired Man, according to the Gallup Poll .
President Obama and then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2012. (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP)
It’s not that big of a surprise — sitting U.S. presidents have topped the most admired poll for 33 straight years now.
The Most Admired Woman, Gallup reports, is former secretary of State and (perhaps) future presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. It’s the 18th time the former first lady has won the honor.
Clinton, who garnered 15% in the current poll, finished ahead of television personality Oprah Winfrey (6%), current first lady Michelle Obama (5%), and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin (5%).
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