Clinton, an enduring figure on the U.S. political stage, has seen her favorability ratings rise and fall since she was introduced to the American public during Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign. The first time Gallup asked Americans about her, in March 1992, 39% viewed her favorably, 26% unfavorably, and 35% either did not know who she was or had no opinion of the then-first lady of Arkansas. Since then, Hillary Clinton’s favorability peaked at 67% in late 1998, just after her husband was impeached by the House of Representatives during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and her rating remained high through most of 1999.

During her time as a U.S. senator, from 2001-2009, her favorability rating leveled off, fluctuating within the 40% and 50% range. Clinton enjoyed a long period of high favorable ratings during her time as secretary of state, staying above 60% during her entire time in Obama’s cabinet. Clinton dipped below 60% last June, several months after she left public life, but her ratings remain high.