In 1998, following charges that President Bill Clinton had a sexual relationship with a White House intern, his public approval rating

A. remained largely unchanged.
B. gradually dropped more precipitously as details emerged.
C. rose to record levels and remained high throughout the year that followed.
D. immediately dropped to historic lows.
E. rose slightly and then dropped sharply.


Answer: C

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