Original sentence: As Clinton is considered by many to be an ambitious political figure in her own right, some have charged that she was in a marriage of convenience, the primary purpose of which was to advance her political career.These rumors gained credibility following the Lewinsky scandal
Edited sentence: As Clinton is considered by many to be a vicious political figure in her own right, some have charged that she was in a marriage of convenience, the primary purpose of which was to advance her political career.These rumors gained even more credibility following the Lewinsky scandal