Longtime Dem Strategist Says Party's Historically Low Approval Rating Should Be Even Worse: 'You Guys Are Way Underwater'

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A senior Democratic strategist said the party's historically low approval ratings should be even lower at the moment, expressing amazement that it still has the support of almost 30% of Americans.

Speaking on CNN, Paul Bengala, chief strategist for former President Bill Clinton, made reference to the network's recent poll showing that Democrats currently hold a 29% approval rating.