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Political Career

Clip: 6/18/1991 | 5m 22sVideo has Closed Captions

Elected as the State Auditor, Dayton knows he's got a lot to learn but strives to...

Elected as the State Auditor, Dayton knows he's got a lot to learn but strives to stay focused on the job. Dealing with his personal life has led him to use those skills in his public role including trimming the fat from government programs that no longer work effectively.

06/18/1991

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 4m 18s | Dayton left teaching and felt the only way to really help people was by getting... (4m 18s)

The Highs and Lows

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 3m 45s | Fatherhood is the best part of Dayton's life. He feels it puts life in perspective... (3m 45s)

Political Awakening

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 6m 11s | Growing up sheltered and attending a private school, Dayton's view of the world was... (6m 11s)

Running for Senate

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 8m 7s | Looking for a long-term career in politics, Dayton saw the opportunity to run... (8m 7s)

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