Clintons Top Poll of Most Admired WASHINGTON (AP) -- Despite scandal and impeachment, President Clinton is the nation's most admired man and Hillary Rodham Clinton is the most admired woman in the Gallup Poll's annual survey. Clinton was selected by 14 percent of those questioned, well ahead of the Rev. Bill Graham, who, named by 6 percent, made the list for the 34th consecutive year. The Gallup Organization noted that sitting presidents are usually selected by Americans as the most admired person. Behind Clinton and Graham were Pope John Paul II, Colin Powell, former President Carter, President Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Michael Jordan and computer businessman Bill Gates. Mother Teresa held first place as the most admired woman in 1997 and 1996, but with her death Mrs. Clinton moved into the top spot. Television personality Oprah Winfrey moved into second place, followed by former first lady Barbara Bush and former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in a tie for third place. They are followed by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Elizabeth Dole, president of the American Red Cross, writer Maya Angelou, Attorney General Janet Reno, Queen Elizabeth of Britain and former first lady Nancy Reagan. The poll, in which 1,005 adults were interviewed, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points
