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Running for Senate

Clip: 6/18/1991 | 8m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

Looking for a long-term career in politics, Dayton saw the opportunity to run...

Looking for a long-term career in politics, Dayton saw the opportunity to run. History showed him that people in the Senate made big changes, just the type of job he was looking for. But the race was long, difficult and ultimately the cause of his failed marriage.

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)

Political Career

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Clip: 6/18/1991 | 5m 22s | Elected as the State Auditor, Dayton knows he's got a lot to learn but strives to... (5m 22s)

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